- Desmond Elliot, has publicly apologized for his comments about Nigerian youths during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests.
- He faced backlash for referring to protesting youths as “children” in relation to the Lekki Tollgate shootings.
- Elliot also proposed social media regulations following the protests, which further fueled public outrage.
Nigerian actor-turned-politician, Desmond Elliot, has issued another public apology for his previous remarks about Nigerian youths made during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests.
The lawmaker, who represents Surulere I constituency in Lagos State’s House of Assembly, faced significant criticism after referring to youths protesting the Lekki Tollgate shootings as “children.” In addition, he had proposed social media regulations in the wake of the protest, which sparked outrage across the nation.
Despite offering an apology at the time, stating, “We’re all built on love. We can change things through love,” some Nigerians still harbor resentment toward him.
During his recent appearance at the AMVCA, one fan expressed their lingering frustration, writing: “I don’t know why, but ever since that year you spoke against us, ‘Nigerian youths,’ seeing your posts just frustrates me. No offense, but it is what it is.”
In response, Desmond again apologized, replying: “Ngwanu no vex. Na wa o.”
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@shoes_by_demokraft:”Last year Desmond Elliot commissioned a public toilet, now he has built water again for users to wash their hands. We love an actor with continuity.”
@estheryakubuempire_backup:”But why is he still following him?”
@onye_sochi:”I remember what they did with his name that year. Even when the issue at hand doesn’t concern him, people will be like, “e no go better for …. …..”😂.”
@dear_umami:”The sad thing is that he didn’t even have to say anything at all. Nobody forced him to state his opinion but because of sycophancy he couldn’t help it.”
@double_madeking:”E get movie wey him direct , as I see him name as the film Dey end… vex just full my body 😂.”
@iamoseroland:”Desmond has been apologizing all his life. But that apology na till Jesus comes Ooo.. 😂😂😂.”
@iamoseroland:”Desmond has been apologizing all his life. But that apology na till Jesus comes Ooo.. 😂😂😂.”
@calvin_iordye”Na since endsars I come hate Desmond oh,he used to be a Nollywood bomb fa🔥😂.”
@delly_manna:”Acting really covered his Acts. His real self surfaced when he embraced politics, that’s why he keeps surfacing as a Joke today.”
@sukiegramm:”Lol anytime I see the likes of this guy and Jollof I just remind myself that Youth can be in politics and still not get it right.”
@calvin_iordye:”Na since endsars I come hate Desmond oh,he used to be a Nollywood bomb fa.”
