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*MY QUEST FOR A GREATER KOGI STATE 2027*

~ *Folabora Adekoya Bryhm Ph.D*

As our nation navigates its current challenges, it has become evident that governance at all levels requires a proactive and solution-driven approach. The untapped potential, creativity, and innovative spirit of our youth are essential to revitalizing our nation and setting it on a path towards economic prosperity and a safer society.

Kogi State, renowned for its rich natural resources and intellectual capital, yearns for a new governance paradigm that will unlock its economic potential. The task of rebuilding our beloved state necessitates a meticulous search for a visionary leader with an in-depth understanding of the state's complexities, including its geography, demography, culture, and natural resources.

I am confident that my aspiration to become the architect of a greater Kogi State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2027 will yield unprecedented developmental strides, aligned with global benchmarks for economic growth, infrastructural development, human capital development, and social welfare schemes.

The time for transformation is now. This collective task requires a genuine mission, achievable goals, and a commitment to the people. I am sincerely dedicated to this cause, armed with bold ideas and a vision for a brighter future.

A Greater Kogi State is Possible

Let's Win Together
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2nd December 2025

Lokoja Local Government PDP Inaugurates Party Executives

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lokoja Local Government has officially sworn in its newly elected Local Government Executive Committee members along with executives from the ten wards within the council area.

During the ceremony, the newly inaugurated officials took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office. This showed their commitment to serve the party with dedication and integrity.

Members of the Kogi State PDP Working Committee attended the event, including:

Hon. Yunusa Adazaki, Kogi State PDP Youth Leader

Hon. Esther, Kogi State PDP Women Leader

Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, Kogi State PDP Organising Secretary and host of the event

In his remarks to the newly sworn-in officials, Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim urged them to stay faithful, loyal, and committed to the party's ideals. He emphasized that their roles are key to the party’s growth and success.

The PDP Leader of Lokoja Local Government, Hon. Sule Babanda, also encouraged the executives to work hard to expand the party’s membership. He asked them to put in effort to strengthen the party and reclaim its place in the political landscape.

Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim assured the officials that the party is on track to restore its reputation and achieve future victories. He urged them to stay united as the PDP continues its journey toward recovery and electoral success.

Power to the People

The Mandate of Competence: Why Dr. Folabora Bryhm Is Kogi State’s Choice for Governor 2027

Kogi State is at a crucial point, needing a governor with a strong background, clear vision, and commitment to public service. As the 2027 election approaches, Dr. Folabora Bryhm stands out as a strong candidate. He brings competence, integrity, and a focus on development.

Dr. Folabora’s goal for governorship is based on proactive leadership. He wants to turn the governor's role into a tool for growth across the twenty-one Local Government Areas in the state.

With an impressive professional and academic background, Dr. Folabora has the skills needed for Lugard House. His record shows thoroughness, intelligence, and the ability to handle complex issues. Good governance requires more than just political power; it needs the skills to assess and attract investors and be transparent with the people. Dr. Folabora embodies this mix, making him a statesman ready to lead into the future.

His campaign focuses on a four-part Kogi Development Agenda (KODA) aimed at addressing the state’s most pressing needs:

1. Governance for Infrastructure and Power

Kogi State, especially its fast-developing areas like Lokoja, urgently needs infrastructure and power improvements to boost tourism. Dr. Folabora promises to secure funding for key road networks, modern public services, and innovative energy solutions to provide reliable services.

2. Youth Empowerment and Human Capital Development

Understanding the state’s potential, his campaign stresses youth empowerment. By using his connections, he plans to attract federal and international investments that will create sustainable job opportunities for young people.

3. Community Security and Social Integration

Security is essential for development. Dr. Folabora aims to push for better security measures and foster cooperation between federal agencies and local vigilante groups. He also plans to promote social programs that encourage unity and peaceful conflict resolution in communities.

4. Health and Education Reforms

A thriving society relies on good healthcare and education. Dr. Folabora intends to upgrade primary healthcare centres, attract qualified staff, and support educational reforms that give young people relevant skills for today’s economy.

The people of Kogi State deserve a governor who views leadership as a means to achieve real change. Dr. Folabora is dedicated to setting a higher standard for governance through regular community meetings, transparent reporting, and accessible platforms for public service.

The time for ordinary leadership is over. The 2027 election is a chance to select a leader who has the ability, vision, and dedication to improve the lives of Kogites. Dr. Folabora Bryhm is that leader.

Let’s do this together.
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Dr. Folabora Bryhm Media Team
Monday, 1st December 2025

*IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*THE KOGI STATE PDP GUBERNATORIAL ASPIRANT, CALLS FOR URGENT AND DECISIVE GOVERNMENT ACTION ON THE DETERIORATING SECURITY SITUATION IN KOGI STATE.*

The Kogi State Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Gubernatorial Aspirant, Dr. Folabora Adekoya Bryhm, has expressed deep concern over the recent and troubling wave of attacks on worship centres in Egbe and Ejiba, describing the incidents as a stark indication of an escalating security crisis that requires immediate and coordinated government intervention.

The attempted assault on a church behind Ayshat Hotel in Egbe, courageously repelled by local vigilantes and the tragic abduction of a pastor and several worshippers in Ejiba underscore a dangerous pattern of violence that threatens the peace, stability and communal harmony of Kogi State.

Dr. Bryhm commended the bravery and rapid response of the community vigilante groups, while stressing that such efforts, though commendable, cannot replace the government’s constitutional obligation to protect lives and property. According to him, when citizens are compelled to rely on self-help for their safety, it signals a critical weakening of the state’s security architecture.

He further emphasized that security is the bedrock of peace, economic growth, and sustainable development, noting that no society can thrive when its sacred spaces become targets of violence and its citizens live under constant fear.

To address the rising insecurity, Dr. Bryhm calls on both the Kogi State Government and the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently implement the following measures:

• Strengthen security deployment across all identified flashpoints and vulnerable communities.

• Enhance coordination, training, and support for local security networks, ensuring effective synergy with formal security agencies.

• Deploy intelligence-led operations aimed at identifying and dismantling criminal enclaves, camps, and syndicates.

• Prioritise the swift rescue of abducted victims, while ensuring perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice without delay.

Dr. Bryhm reaffirmed that the people of Kogi State peaceful, resilient and industrious, deserve to live, work, worship and raise their families in an environment free from fear and violence. He urged all levels of government to rise to their constitutional duty and restore confidence in the state's security framework.

“Security is not a luxury, nor is it a privilege, it is a fundamental right. The lives of our people must be protected without delay,” Dr. Bryhm stated.

2027; We shall ensure that our youthful population becomes one of our major exports. This is my aspiration for Kogi State.”

—Folabora Adekoya Bryhm, Ph.D

Kogi State stands at the threshold of a new era, an era shaped not by its resources, but by its people. Among those people, our greatest hope and strength lies in our youth.

We are blessed with a vibrant, intelligent and energetic youthful population. They are our innovators, our problem-solvers, our dreamers and our builders. But it is not enough to celebrate their potential, we must harness it.

It is my firm aspiration that Kogi State’s youthful population will become one of our most valuable exports to the world, not in the form of brain drain, but as skilled, empowered individuals who represent the very best of us. Youth who are globally competitive, yet locally rooted. Men and women who carry with them not only skills, but the values, resilience and ambition that define Kogi State.

This vision demands more than words. It demands investment in education, in vocational training, in digital innovation and in entrepreneurship. It calls for policies that create opportunities, remove barriers, and inspire excellence.

We shall work to ensure that no young person is left behind, that talent is not wasted and that Kogi state becomes a beacon for youth-driven development in Nigeria and beyond.

Let us rise to this challenge. Let us believe in our youth, not just as the leaders of tomorrow, but as the changemakers of today. Together, we will ensure that they become not only our pride, but our most distinguished global contribution.

Let's Win Together.
A Greater Kogi State is Possible.

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#TogetherWeCan

In 2027, Kogi State deserves a Governor with the capacity and capability to catalyze both economic and political advancement, someone who can mobilize technocrats, entrepreneurs and grassroots actors alike to take bold and decisive action.

Globally, politics and the economy are interwoven forces that shape societies. Kogi State is no exception. The time has come to elevate our standards of living, increase purchasing power, combat youth unemployment and eliminate poverty amidst our state's abundant human and material resources.

His Excellency, Dr. Folabora Adekoya Bryhm, a distinguished political figure with the experience and insight needed to harmonize the diverse forces at play within the democratic framework. He is a detribalized leader, whose socio-economic, political, and familial ties cut across the ethno-religious tapestry of Kogi State. His inclusive nature is a key asset for building unity and collective purpose.

To truly move Kogi State forward, we must overcome the barriers of ethno-religious sentiment that have too often hindered the emergence of the right leadership. Dr. Folabora Bryhm represents that breakthrough. He is not a political opportunist, nor an unprepared, accidental leader. He is a Kogite, driven by vision, not personal ambition, armed with the passion to shape a new, peaceful and united Kogi State 2027.

We no longer have room for leaders who depend solely on politics for survival, lacking innovation or business acumen. The future of Kogi State requires a leader with foresight, integrity and a track record of service.

A Greater Kogi State is within our reach.

Let's Win Together.

Dr. Folabora Bryhm Media Team
Saturday, 29th November 2025

Niger Kidnapping, a sad development
.. PDP,

-Assures Victims’ Families of Party’s Prayers and Support.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), regrets the tragic incident of the kidnapping of school children at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Niger State, describing it as a sad development and unfortunate.

This statement was made earlier today during a high-powered sympathy visit to the state by the Party’s NWC following the recent traumatic abduction of school children and other citizens in the state.

The delegation, which was led by the PDP’s National Chairman, HE Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, and other members of the NWC, was received at the Government House, Minna by the Executive Governor of Niger State, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago.

During the visit, the PDP NWC expressed deep pain and anguish over the rising wave of insecurity in Niger State and other parts of the country, particularly the heartbreaking abduction of innocent school children.

As a party that believes in the sanctity of life and the right of every Nigerian child to education without fear, the Party strongly condemns the attack and all acts of terror against Nigerians.

The National Chairman commended Governor Mohammed Umar Bago for his prompt response and ongoing efforts in collaboration with security agencies to secure the release of the abducted children and restore peace in the affected communities.

He assured the governor and the people of Niger State of the PDP’s unwavering sympathy, prayers and support at this difficult time, adding that the party remains committed to the safety and welfare of all Nigerians irrespective of political affiliation.

Accompanying the National Chairman on the trip are HE Amb Taofeek Arapaja, National Secretary, Alhaji Hamza K. Akuyan, Deputy National Chairman, North, Mr Daniel Woyengikoro, Deputy National Chairman, South, Mr Dakas Shan, National Organizing Secretary, Mrs Chinenyenwa Antonia, National Woman Leader, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Mr Edward Masha, HE Ibrahim Shekarau, former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Buhari Bala, Umar Sani, Zayyan Ibrahim, Hajia Farida Umar, Deputy National Publicity Secretary.