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Former actor-turned-politician, Mr. Desmond Elliot, has come under heavy criticism from some Nigerians over his bid to return to the Lagos State House of Assembly for a fourth term.

Elliot, who has represented Surulere Constituency I for 12 years, recently declared his intention to seek re-election, a move that has sparked reactions across social media platforms, with several residents questioning his performance and continued stay in office.

Speaking during an engagement with constituents in Surulere, Elliot described his style as politics of hospitality, while appealing to residents to support his ambition.

The lawmaker said his administration had embarked on projects aimed at improving the constituency, including road rehabilitation, installation of street lights and environmental sanitation initiatives.

He said despite lacking the financial strength to compete with opponents, he enjoys massive grassroots support.

Speaking during an engagement with constituents in Surulere, Elliot described his style as politics of hospitality, while appealing to residents to support his ambition.

The lawmaker said his administration had embarked on projects aimed at improving the constituency, including road rehabilitation, installation of street lights and environmental sanitation initiatives.

He said despite lacking the financial strength to compete with opponents, he enjoys massive grassroots support.

According to him, Elliot said : “You invested in me the first, second and third time,” he said, urging the people to vote according to their conscience.

“That is why I chose people to sweep the streets,and do other infrastructure all these are not magic there is someone behind it.

“This coming election is not between me and my supreme leader, Femi Gbajabiamila,” he said.

“I don’t have money to compete, but I have the street backing. I have votes in Alausa to pick, so I need the street backup,” Elliot added, while thanking constituents for the opportunity to serve them and promising more development if re-elected.

However, several Nigerians faulted his ambition, insisting that he had not done enough to justify another term in office.

A Facebook user, identified as Akingboye Omolade, challenged the lawmaker to present his achievements to the people

Show us your scorecard. Show us the projects you executed in your constituency. Step down,” he said.

Another Facebook user , Tiamiyu Adul, questioned Elliot’s impact on Surulere people over the years.
“What are your achievements since all these years? What have you delivered to Surulere people? Now that election has come, you need their votes,” he stated.

Also reacting, another Facebook user identified as Adam Omobolaji said many residents of Surulere were already demanding a change in representation.

According to him, there had been growing calls for another individual to represent the constituency after Elliot’s three consecutive terms in office.

He also linked Elliot’s political rise to the influence of Gbajabiamila, alleging that political arrangements had previously favoured the actor-turned-politician.

People should not be blinded to the truth. Gbajabiamila has been the one backing Elliot all these years,” he claimed

MaziObinnaokija:
AGEGE TOO SHOULD STOP OBASA.Nor be home papa property

Legitiscool:
How many years was tinubu wife serving senate till another position forced her to stop

Desmond knows all this one na noise if the drug godfather allows him

Like since when did people from that side start caring about competence as excuse