A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has apologised to President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his role in the impeachment moves against the State Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.
Gbajabiamila had said he almost lost his job as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff due to Elliot’s involvement in the attempt to impeach Obasa.
He disclosed that Tinubu had informed him of Elliot’s involvement but he denied it only for the Department of State Services, DSS, to affirm the President’s claim.
Reacting, the veteran Nollywood actor-cum politician vowed never to let Gbajabiamila down because he learnt everything he knows about politics from him.
Featuring on TVC’s Your View, Elliot also hinted on running for a fourth term as lawmaker in the state.
He said: “The Gbaja this and Gbaja that of the world. My own baba. I know you’re upset, and I want to say I’m sorry in front of everyone. 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 might be upset over something or whatever it was. I’m human. To err is human, to forgive is divine. So I’m sorry, my daddy, if I’ve offended you in any way.
“To the matriarch of Surulere, Mama, I’m sorry if I’ve offended you, but I’ll keep the party strong.
“My scorecard is there for everyone living in Surulere, and I’ll never let you down if given the opportunity to serve you again.”
I won’t let you down again – Desmond Elliot apologizes to Tinubu’s CoS, Gbajabiamila