In 1979, Mr Goni was elected as the first civilian governor of former Borno State on the platform of the Great Nigeria Peoples Party. He governed the state until 1983 when he lost his second term bid.

Recall that a certain lady Uche Nelo had come openly to accuse Brymo of raping her. Coincidentally, he released his album Ośó at that time and so, the case did not receive adequate attention.