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Desmond Elliot re-elected as Lagos lawmaker

Desmond Elliot gets re-elected as Lagos lawmaker

Actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot has been re-elected as the lawmaker representing Surulere 1 constituency of Lagos state.

Elliot who was first elected as representative of the constituency in 2015, polled 17,837 votes to defeat his closest rival, Adebayo Bode of the Labour Party who polled 7,822 votes. Thompson Sulaimon Abolaji of the Peoples Democratic Party came third with 1,045 votes. Sharing a photo of the result sheet, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s media aide, Jubril Gawat insinuated that actor, Olumide Oworu’s name was used to rile up the mob for Labour Party votes in the area.

Gawat tweeted; “They used that boy’s name to rile up the mob for Labour Party Votes in Surulere 1 ….. Funny people” They used that boy’s name to rile up the mob for Labour Party Votes in Surulere 1 ….. Funny people …… pic.twitter.com/dsuMIJUFhc — Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) March 19, 2023

“Senseless” — Desmond Elliot condemns attack on Labour Party’s Olumide Oworu

Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, condemns the recent attack on Olumide Oworu, his opponent from the Labour Party.

Olumide Oworu had revealed on Thursday that his campaign rally, which took place on Tuesday at Iponri in Surulere, was invaded by thugs. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday, the incumbent Surulere Constituency Representative and All Progressives Congress candidate referred to the attackers as ‘overzealous political jobbers posing as party supporters.’ Statement from Desmond Elliot Condemning the Attack “Violent attack by Hoodlums on Labour Party supporters in Surulere The attention of the Media Office of Hon. Olushola Desmond Elliott has been drawn to the senseless attack on the supporters of the Labour Party in Surulere by suspected thugs and overzealous political jobbers masquerading as party supporters. Honourable Elliot has reiterated at several fora in the build up to the general election that he would never be a party to any move that seeks to undermine the peaceful coexistence that we currently enjoy in Lagos State as citizens under the able leadership of His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He condemns in strong terms violence in whatever guise and as a law abiding citizen, he has called on everyone,to allow reasons prevail and put their emotions under control in the interest of all Lagosians. Mr Elliot is peaceful and law abiding and has enjoined his teeming supporters to remain law abiding as well while urging them to come out in their numbers to vote all the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC on Saturday.”

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Desmond Elliot gives out brand new transformers to his constituents ahead of elections

Aspiring candidate for Lagos state House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot has bought new transformers for his constituents ahead of elections.

The politician has taken to his page to announce that he has installed brand new high-capacity transformers in his constituency, Surulere so as to give electricity to people who have been deprived of light for years. The recipients of the transformers delivered by Desmond Elliot include Somade Crescent, Main street, Clegg street, James Robertson, Akerele, Martins Street, and Tafawa Balewa. He wrote; “I am excited to announce that new high-capacity transformers have been installed in Surulere, bringing reliable electricity to communities that have long needed it. The new transformers include: Somade Crescent; Methodist Church by Small London; 300Kva Main Street between Barracks and Tejuosho; 500Kva Clegg Street, Inside Fire Brigade, 500Kva James Robertson Junction; 500Kva Akerele by Havana Hospital; 500Kva Martins Street; 500Kva Oke-Ona/Ladele Dada/Alawode Transformer; 500Kva (Surulere 2) Tafawa Balewa Crescent; 500Kva”.

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Desmond Elliot needs to retire

Netizens have reacted to the intention of Nollywood actor Oworu Olumide declaring his intention to run for the position of Desmond Elliot.

The Far From Home TV-series actor took to his page to declare his intentions to run for a position with his senior colleague Desmond Elliot in the Lagos state House of Assembly, Surulere constituency 1, on the ticket of the Labour Party (LP). According to Oworu Olumide, the youth in Nigeria have grown and developed voices that are now heard and have all joined in the decision-making in the country. This announcement by Oworu has caused a stir on social media because his senior colleague, Desmond Elliot, currently holds the position under the All Progressives Congress (APC), and is running for a third term. Oworu announced….“It is with a sense of honour and duty that I announce my candidacy for membership of The Lagos State House of Assembly – Surulere Constituency 1 on the platform of The Labour Party. The youth of this generation in Nigeria are more politically aware than ever and are now striving to have our voices heard and take part in the government process of this great country. As someone with a passion for youth development, it is on this note that I tender myself in service to play my part in the actualization of an all inclusive government, where the young Nigerian intellectuals have a chance to make a change by being a part of the move for the creation of a new Nigeria. Thank you for your support. A new Nigeria is Possible.”