Lagos Lawmaker Desmond Elliot Begs Tinubu’s Aide Gbajabiamila: ‘Sorry, My Daddy’ But…
Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot has tendered a public apology to Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who accused the younger man of endangering his job at The Presidency for joining forces last year to impeach the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, godson to the Nigerian leader.
Even then, the Nollywood-Actor-turned-politician said he remained in the race to return to the House, despite Gbajabiamila showing preference for a new entrant into the race.
He is eyeing a fourth term of another four years in the assembly.
Elliot apologised on Friday while being interviewed on “Your View” a breakfast programme of TVC, Tinubu’s Lagos-based television station.
Speaking on the programme, the Nollywood-Actor-turned-politician stated that any misunderstanding between him and Gbajabiamila was unintentional and reaffirmed his commitment to party unity and development in his constituency.
Gbajabiamila had claimed that President Bola Tinubu confronted him over reports suggesting Elliot’s involvement in moves to impeach Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, an allegation he denied at the time.
Speaking during the programme, Elliot said he entered politics under the guidance of Gbajabiamila, whom he described as his “egbon,” mentor, noting that emotions and misunderstandings may have contributed to their differences.
“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.
He added that mistakes were inevitable in political relationships.
“To err is human, to forgive is divine. So I’m sorry, my daddy, if I’ve offended you in any way,” he said.
Elliot also apologised to an unnamed woman he described as the “matriarch of Surulere.”
“To the matriarch of Surulere, mama, I’m sorry if I’ve offended you,” he said.
Despite the apology, the lawmaker maintained that he remained focused on strengthening the party and delivering on his mandate to constituents.
“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,” he added.
