Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has stirred reactions online after making a controversial statement about how he would handle Nigeria’s defence system if elected president in 2027.
Speaking during a recent discussion, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential hopeful stated:
“If I become President tomorrow, my Minister of Defence will be a drone.”
The comment immediately triggered debates across social media, with many Nigerians expressing mixed opinions about Sowore’s statement, while others argued that he was referring to the increasing role of technology and drones in modern warfare and security operations.
Reacting to the statement, X user @Hilary4477 wrote:
“This guy think say this thing resemble VDM and BLORD case , this man mouth don dey too much”
Another user, @ochunike, commented:
“Just negodu, i tell una say activism and politics no be same thing”
@Astoria124 also reacted, saying:
“Sowore go and rest Biko. The noise making is too much. This is not a movie abeg. Rest.”
However, @IamBlaccode defended the idea, writing:
“It amusing how Nigerians just heard of using drones to fight wars and battles. I don’t know what they have not heard about it or what is so strange there.”
Another commenter, @CryptoBull_OG, questioned the practicality of the statement.
“Shey na drone go dey sign defence contracts ?”
@thewaleogun also criticized Sowore, saying:
“Enough talking from this man, he is no longer making sense”
Meanwhile, @JonnieIledun wrote:
“He should show us how a drone is his security in his house.”
Another user, @valkyrieKxng147, mocked the statement, writing:
“This one think say Presidential Elections na SUG election 😂”
Reacting further, @tweetsiege said:
“That’s why you will never become President 🤷🏼♂️”
A supporter identified as @Glorycarrier001 appeared to defend Sowore, writing:
“This our Egbon no know Wetin him go promise us again
Apc don use all the scripts”
Another commenter, @OHJAY971, added:
