Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the Lagos House Assembly seat for Surulere 1. themomentng reports that the withdrawal was personally announced by the lawmaker on Wednesday in a video shared on social media. He cited intimidation of himself and his …
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Why I signed impeachment notice against Obasa — Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency I, has explained why he signed the impeachment notice against Speaker Mudashiru Obasa during the January 2025 leadership crisis in the Assembly. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, the actor-turned-politician said …
Read More »2027: Tinubu Rejects Lobbyists Pushing for Desmond Elliot’s 4th Term — Sources
The move by a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, to secure a 4th term has suffered a setback, Vanguard has learned. Multiple Presidency sources disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is said to have, at different times, rebuffed separate appeals from powerful individuals sent to him. …
Read More »LSHOA Election: Desmond Elliot Wins In Surulere Constituency
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Desmond Elliot as the winner of the Surulere Constituency election. INEC Returning Officer, Dr. O.J Fenuga made the announcement on Sunday. He said Desmond Elliott of the All Progressives Congress, APC, polled 17,837 votes to defeat his closest rival Adebayo Bode of …
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