Sowore says drones should replace defence minister role
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate, has called for a major shift in Nigeria’s defence approach. He suggested that if he were president, he would scrap the Minister of Defence position and focus on drone technology to tackle insecurity. Sowore believes drones are more cost-effective and efficient than traditional military assets. He made these remarks during a television interview where he criticised current military procurement and bureaucracy.
What we know
- Omoyele Sowore said he would eliminate the Minister of Defence role and invest in drones if he became president.
- He argued that drones are more effective and less expensive than fighter jets for addressing security issues.
- Sowore highlighted the ability of drones to track kidnappers and cover large areas quickly with minimal personnel.
- He criticised the government’s reliance on traditional military hardware and pointed to global trends favouring aerial technology.
- Sowore cited the use of drones in international conflicts as evidence that air forces are becoming outdated.
