African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has named the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation as institutions he believes contribute significantly to corruption in Nigeria.
Sowore made the claim during an interview with Lucky Udu, alleging that the three government offices play a major role in practices that encourage financial mismanagement within the public sector.
The former presidential candidate also alleged that cases of duplicate payments to contractors occur within some government agencies, saying technology could help detect and prevent such activities.
He said that if elected president, his administration would deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to improve transparency, reduce waste and strengthen accountability across government institutions.
“If someone is trying to pay one contractor three times, the AI will detect it,” Sowore said.
He added that his proposed administration would focus on using emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain systems and decentralised banking solutions, as part of a broader plan to modernise governance.
Sowore described his political vision as being centred on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which he said would transform the way governments manage resources and deliver services.
He also argued that developments in digital finance would eventually change the role of traditional financial institutions, including central banks.
Sowore, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the AAC platform, has continued to advocate for technology-driven reforms and greater accountability in Nigeria’s public sector.
