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Omoyele Sowore – African Action Congress (AAC)
Date of Birth: 16 February 1971
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, University of Lagos, 1995
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Columbia University
- Publisher, Sahara Reporters
Policy positions
Security:
He plans to leverage on intelligence from neighbouring countries and the global intelligence for anti-terror cooperation.
Economy:
He plans to develop human capital, tap on natural resources and invest in agriculture to create jobs.
Health:
He promises to provide affordable access to healthcare.
Corruption:
He wants to curb corruption by using technology to limit access to cash. He believes a more advanced and transparent financial system will help reduce corruption.
Strength
He has built a reputation as a rights activist and, through his media organization, he has exposed corruption in high places.
Weakness
He has limited political structure and lacks experience in politics or governance.
