Political parties across Africa have been urged to leverage global technological trends, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to avoid being left behind.
The call was made by Mr. Joshua Osih, President of the Social Democratic Front, while speaking on a panel at the African Political Parties Summit 2025.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Osih highlighted how AI is transforming political communication and strategy. He emphasized that political parties must integrate AI into their operational frameworks to remain relevant in today’s fast-changing world.
He also cautioned that, while social media has revolutionized political communication, it comes with risks that must be managed carefully.
“Social media has shortened attention spans. AI can help distill political programs into content tailored to individual voters,” he said.
Mr. Osih further stressed that African political parties must be open to new approaches that embrace technological advancements to strengthen engagement and reach.
The African Political Parties Summit, now in its second day, is scheduled to conclude tomorrow, August 14, 2025.
Source: MyJoyOnline
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