Desmond Elliot Kneels Before Gbajabiamila, Apologises over APC Primary Fallout
Elliot said he was deeply sorry and sought reconciliation after losing the party ticket by 11,385 votes to 270.
- On Sunday, Lagos State lawmaker Desmond Elliot knelt before Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila in a viral video, stating "I'm sorry. I have no excuse; I have nothing other than to say I'm deeply sorry. And in our culture, we prostrate. Don't be angry, Daddy."
- Tensions originated from the May All Progressives Congress primary for Surulere Constituency I, where Barakat Odunuga-Bakare secured 11,385 votes to Elliot's 270 after Elliot withdrew, alleging his supporters faced intimidation and were denied venue access.
- In the video, Elliot expressed remorse for his primary actions and sought reconciliation with All Progressives Congress leadership in Lagos, later posting on Instagram that "no political ambition or temporary disagreement is worth damaging a relationship built on years of trust."
- Gbajabiamila accepted the gesture, urging Elliot to rise and saying "There is no... please, get up," marking their first public appearance together since the May primary election.
- Elliot appealed for party unity to strengthen the All Progressives Congress and advance Lagos State and Nigeria, vowing to conduct himself with greater discipline while reaffirming loyalty to Gbajabiamila as his "political father, mentor, and leader.
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Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has apologised to the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his conduct during the last All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Lagos. Elliot was seen in a video circulating on social media kneeling before Gbajabiamila and asking for forgiveness, while also appealing […] Desmond Elliot kneels before Gbajabiamila, apologises over APC primary fallout
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Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, following disagreements between them during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election. Gbajabiamila had backed Barakat Odunuga-Bakare against Elliot, who was seeking re-election to represent Surulere Constituency I in the Assembly. Odunuga-Bakare emerged victorious after […] ‘Don’t Be Angry, Daddy’ — Desmond …
Desmond Elliot kneels, apologises to Gbajabiamila
Lagos State lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, has publicly apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, in a renewed attempt to mend their political relationship. Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the appeal during a meeting with Gbajabiamila and other chieftains of …
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