The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has asked for forgiveness from the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Elliot was speaking to the media, after picking up his nomination form to seek re-election ahead of the 2027 polls.
He said, “Our leader is a compassionate leader. A leader of thought. We are children. Children sometimes err. If I have erred in any way, my leader, I am sorry. Give me another chance, and let’s move on, and let’s bring more dividends of democracy to the people.
“Although he has not said that I have erred, I’m just saying that if I have, then this is the situation.”
Reacting to reports of rejection by the Surulere Accountability Forum, SAF, the actor-turned-politician dismissed the claims as propaganda, saying, “I don’t know them. It’s just political propaganda. You can see for yourself. I only came to declare to the CDA, and you can see for yourself.
Elliot defended his bid for a fourth term, saying experience in the legislature translates to more benefits for constituents.