Desmond Elliot, the dynamic lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, found himself in a moment of reflection as he issued a heartfelt apology to his mentor and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The apology comes after a controversial statement linked Elliot to the impeachment plot against the Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.
In a shocking revelation, Gbajabiamila recently shared how close he came to losing his position in 2025 due to allegations surrounding Elliot’s involvement in the impeachment saga. In a now-viral video, he recounted a tense meeting with President Tinubu during the height of the political upheaval.
On a lively edition of TVC’s *Your View*, Desmond Elliot took the opportunity to express his regret, insisting that any misunderstandings were completely unintentional and insisted he remained committed to party unity and development in his constituency.
“I am committed to the unity and progress of our party and our community,” he assured viewers, amid lingering tensions from the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership crisis.
Gbajabiamila had confronted Elliot’s alleged actions during a discussion about intelligence reports hinting at his involvement in the assembly’s speakership strife, a claim Elliot firmly denied. During his televised address, Elliot didn’t shy away from acknowledging the significant influence Gbajabiamila had on his political journey.
He said, “‘Oh yes, the media will come out and say Desmond begs again.’ Yes, because he is my egbon (elder brother) and I grew up learning everything I know in politics through him. He might be upset over something or whatever it was.”
He added, “I’m human, and to err is human, to forgive is divine. So, I’m sorry, my Daddy, if I have offended you in any way.
Elliot didn’t stop there; he extended his apologies to the revered “matriarch of Surulere,” expressing his regrets for any hurt he may have caused. “To the matriarch of Surulere, mama, I’m sorry if I’ve offended you,” he said sincerely.
Despite the apology, Elliot remained steadfast in his dedication to fortifying the party and fulfilling his duties to the constituency. Urging his supporters to rally behind his reelection bid, he stated confidently, “But I will keep keeping the party strong. And to all Surulerians, my scorecard is there. You know the things I’ve done to make Surulere a better place.”
As the dust settles from the recent Lagos Assembly crisis—marked by intense leadership tensions within the All Progressives Congress—Elliot’s focus remains on progress and unity, advocating for a brighter future for his community.