Lawmaker and Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot has publicly apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over alleged misunderstandings linked to political activities in Lagos.
Speaking during an appearance on TVC’s Your View on Friday, Elliot described Gbajabiamila as his political mentor and admitted that disagreements may have occurred in the course of political engagements.
Key Highlights:
- Desmond Elliot publicly apologised to Femi Gbajabiamila over past political misunderstandings.
- He described Gbajabiamila as his political mentor and acknowledged possible friction during political activities in Lagos.
- Elliot’s apology follows comments that he was linked to tensions around the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership crisis.
- He stressed that disagreements are normal in politics and asked for forgiveness, saying he still respects Gbajabiamila.
- Despite the dispute, he reaffirmed commitment to the All Progressives Congress and development work in Surulere.
The apology follows previous comments by Femi Gbajabiamila, who revealed that he almost lost his position in the Presidency after President Bola Tinubu confronted him over reports allegedly tying Elliot to the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership crisis.
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During the interview, Elliot said he learned politics under Gbajabiamila’s guidance and maintained deep respect for him despite any past friction.
“I’m not saying, oh, yes, media will come out, oh yes, Desmond begs again. Yes, because he’s my egbon. And I grew up learning everything I knew in politics through him,” he said.
The Surulere lawmaker added that misunderstandings are inevitable in political relationships and appealed for forgiveness.
“To err is human, to forgive is divine. So I’m sorry, my daddy, if I’ve offended you in any way,” he stated.
Elliot also apologised to a political figure he described as the “matriarch of Surulere,” expressing regret over any offence caused during the political dispute.
Despite the controversy, the actor-turned-politician insisted he remains committed to strengthening the party and continuing development projects in Surulere.
The Lagos Assembly leadership crisis had earlier sparked internal tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress before interventions from party leaders reportedly resolved the dispute.
