Dr Biodun Collins Ogundipe, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Ogun State, has unveiled a development document titled 'Ogun One Economic Blueprint', developed over 19 months by a team of policy analysts and researchers. Ogundipe, an Artificial Intelligence and Aerospace expert, presented the framework during a media interaction in Abeokuta, describing it as a comprehensive plan to transform the state's economy through innovation and strategic planning. He stated the blueprint aims to leverage Ogun State's proximity to Lagos and the Republic of Benin while tackling youth unemployment, rural underdevelopment, poor infrastructure, and declining economic opportunities.
Ogundipe emphasized that the plan was informed by field assessments and research across different regions, noting that challenges in areas like Ipokia differ from those in Sagamu. He criticized the state's development trajectory over the past seven years, arguing that despite federal allocations and economic potential, expected progress has not been achieved. The candidate pledged to deploy Artificial Intelligence systems and technology-driven governance to boost economic growth and reduce insecurity if elected in 2027. He claimed that modern tools such as predictive analytics, geospatial intelligence, and telecommunications data analysis can prevent crimes like kidnapping and banditry.
Ogundipe asserted that insecurity in Ogun could be significantly reduced within 12 months using technology-based policing and intelligence gathering, adding that he had contributed to multinational security solutions capable of detecting criminal activity before it occurs. He promised that under his leadership, "Ogun residents will sleep with their two eyes closed." The candidate also dismissed reports of a parallel ADC governorship candidate, confirming he is the party's officially recognized nominee whose name has been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He revealed plans to use technology-driven electoral monitoring systems during the 2027 election.
A candidate who spent 19 months on a blueprint claims he can fix Ogun's security in 12 months with untested AI systems. He offers no evidence that his multinational security models were ever implemented or evaluated. Ogun residents are being asked to trust a technological fix that exists only in promise.
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