2027: How I’ll Tackle Insecurity, Address Socio-Economic Challenges in Kwara — Zakari Mohammed
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has unveiled a technology-driven security agenda aimed at tackling insecurity and creating an enabling environment for economic development across the state.
Mohammed said sustainable socio-economic development could not be achieved in an environment where insecurity restricts the freedom of movement and undermines the safety and livelihoods of residents.
He made this disclosure on Monday evening during a media interview with journalists.
The ADC candidate said the rapid advancement of technology in the 21st century had created new opportunities for governments to strengthen intelligence gathering and security operations, stressing that Kwara State must adopt modern tools to confront emerging security threats.
He pledged that, if elected as governor, his administration would deploy technology, including drones, for aerial surveillance, intelligence gathering and the identification of terrorists’ and other criminal groups’ enclaves before military or other security operations are launched.
“We will use drones to gather intelligence about criminals and pass this information to security forces for processing and subsequent strikes,” Mohammed said.
He, however, stressed that technology alone would not resolve the state’s security challenges, noting that conventional security agencies must be adequately equipped and supported with the logistics required to operate effectively.
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According to him, strengthening the operational capacity of security forces would complement intelligence-driven interventions and enhance their ability to dismantle terrorist networks and other criminal elements operating in the state.
Mohammed also identified socio-economic hardship as a critical factor contributing to insecurity, pledging to implement measures aimed at reducing poverty, improving livelihoods and addressing the economic difficulties confronting residents.
He maintained that creating jobs, expanding economic opportunities and improving living conditions would form part of a broader strategy to tackle the underlying conditions that could fuel criminality and insecurity.
On the 2027 governorship election, Mohammed expressed confidence that the ADC would secure victory and form the next government in Kwara State.
He argued that the state required an experienced and capable leader with a clear understanding of its challenges and development needs.
“Kwara State needs an experienced and capable person to lead its development agenda, and I have the political will to lead the crusade if given the opportunity,” he said.
Mohammed said his experience across different sectors, coupled with his knowledge of the state, positioned him to provide effective leadership and pursue a development agenda capable of transforming Kwara State.
He therefore called on residents to support the ADC, promising to combine technology-driven security interventions with economic and social policies aimed at improving safety, livelihoods and overall development across the state.
By PRNigeria
