Dr. Biodun Ogundipe, an artificial intelligence specialist from Canada, has announced his plan to run for governor of Ogun State in 2027 under the African Democratic Congress.
Speaking to reporters in Abeokuta on Tuesday, Ogundipe brushed off the Peoples Democratic Party’s chances in the upcoming election, asserting that the ruling All Progressives Congress and the ADC will face off in the true competition.
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“With the PDP’s recent decision to adopt President Bola Tinubu of the APC as its 2027 presidential candidate, it is clear that the party in Ogun has stylishly fused itself into the ruling party,” Ogundipe said.
“My chances are very bright. The governorship race will definitely be between us, the ADC, and the APC, come next year. PDP in Ogun State has endorsed APC already.
“If by the grace of God I get our party’s ticket, I will go to the field and tell the people what they stand to gain if they allow me to lead them,” he said.
If elected, Ogundipe, an AI engineer, stated that one of his main priorities will be using AI to empower young people.
“I’m an AI expert, and that’s where I make my money. Some of these machines reduce human intervention in critical services, but in Nigeria, we haven’t even scratched the surface yet.
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“AI can take jobs, but it can also bring value. Look at journalism; ChatGPT is from OpenAI. They were sued in Canada for using news content to train the model, and they paid about $100 million in compensation. In Nigeria, our leaders are not speaking for the people to get such benefits,” he noted.
He criticised the APC government in the state, accusing it of failing to position Nigeria for economic advancement.
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