Desmond Elliot Apologizes to Gbajabiamila, Denies a Political Rift

Lawmaker Desmond Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, issued an apology to Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, amid ongoing political tensions related to the Lagos Assembly leadership crisis.

During a recent appearance on TVC’s Your View, Elliot referred to Gbajabiamila as his political mentor and asked for forgiveness if he had inadvertently offended him during political activities.

The apology came after Gbajabiamila revealed that he had almost lost his position as Chief of Staff because of allegations that linked Elliot to the turmoil surrounding the Lagos State House of Assembly speakership dispute involving Mudashiru Obasa.

According to Gbajabiamila, President Bola Tinubu had summoned him during the crisis and presented intelligence reports that suggested Elliot was involved in attempts to destabilise the Assembly. The former Speaker said he defended the actor‑turned‑politician and insisted that Elliot was not part of the plot.

In response, Elliot stated that he had no personal conflict with Gbajabiamila and reaffirmed his loyalty to him.

“Our leader is a compassionate leader. Children sometimes err. If I have erred in any way, my leader, I am sorry,” Elliot said while seeking support for his bid for a fourth term in the Assembly.

The Surulere lawmaker also dismissed reports of a feud between the two politicians, asserting that their long‑standing political relationship remains intact despite recent controversies.