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Popular Nigerian actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot has again tendered a public apology for his insensitive comments about the youths during October 2020 EndSARS protest.

Recall that the Lagos lawmaker representing the Surulere I constituency at the State legislature was dragged on social media after referring to Nigerian youths who reacted to the shootings at the Lekki Tollgate as children. He had pushed for the regulation of social media after the protest.

However, in a swift response, Elliot had in October 2020 issued a statement in which he apologised to those whose toes he stepped on with his comments.

The lawmaker, during his recent interview on TVC’s ‘Your View’, offered clarity on the matter, insisting he wasn’t referring to all youths on social media as children but those who were cursing Lagos House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru.

He said: “What I can say is, I think forgiveness is divine. I mean, no one owns it all. Something can be your truth, and to another person, it might not be. I do not think going back to bring out those sensitive moments would do anything.

“I think at the end of the day, I apologised, and I’m still apologising to those who must have misconstrued what I said. I said I was taken by emotions, but in the end, it still didn’t take away from the fact that the hatred was too much. The polity, the hatred is too much. We are all built on love. We can change things through love.”

https://dailypost.ng/2023/03/11/i-apologise-for-calling-everybody-children-desmond-elliot/

Why is the apology coming this late? Needless apologising to the children my respected brother, children won't vote you because children don't vote.

Your actions and words before election periods is the true reflection of you. Nigerians ain’t truly ready

The only sacrifice for elupeee people. To say the truth, Desmond doesn't deserve to be reelected

Padipadi:
The only sacrifice for elupeee people. To say the truth, Desmond doesn't deserve to be reelected

You are right, he should take his lessons and leave.

My worry is not calling us "children" but how a FOOLgrown man will commission a wooden bridge and a toilet as a constituency projects.

Emotions kee you dia!

We your children have decided to vote you out...😎

It's over for you politically, just make sure your sons don't repeat your mistakes if they seek political office in the future

Apology rejected. The same children will vote you out

Election palava, after how many years.

Medicine after death.

Go and rest maybe you will think of another role in Hollywood that is if they allow you.

Oga we are your children and you'll hear from us soon.

Take your apology to Nollywood, we'll make sure you hear from us.

The masses mumu don do... we are holding u guys able now for all ur actions when you are in office.

Our words could hunt us

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habsydiamond:
The masses mumu don do... we are holding u guys able now for all ur actions when you are in office.

These politicians will suffer in the next general election. Many youths now have decided to be involved seeing what LP did. INEC should prepare for registrations for PVC.

He is still a child...
He wants to go back there to continue saying nonsense.

Goat..

The forthcoming election have brought this man down to his knees

BurialGround:


These politicians will suffer in the next general election. Many youths now have decided to be involved seeing what LP did. INEC should prepare for registrations for PVC.

with what I saw from the 25th election.. the issue of rigging will not be possible straight from polling unit from the next presidentialelection.. the youths are watching. There is still possibility that there will be protest against inec.

E shock am!
God bless OBIdients!!
We are a unique breed, they can't stand our Tsunami

Dear Desmond Elliot,

The people you represent, the great people of Lagos and Nigerians aren't holding anything against you.

Your performance as a member of the Lagos state House of assembly will speak for you at the polls.

Whatever you said about Nigerians in the past stays in the past.. If you have done well, you wi know, come 18th March 2023.

d fear of 4 ppl tweetin in a room!

H

YOU ARE MILES AHEAD OF THE LYING MACHINE OBI THR FRAUD.

CRYING OPPORTUNIST THAT WANTS TO USE END SARS TO CANVASS VOTES FROM THE YOUTH

THANK GOD HE FAILED WOEFULLY IN THE ELECTION

A BAD OMEN AND VISIONLESS MAN THAT COULDN'T ADD ANY MEANINGFUL TO ANAMBRA THROUGH OUT HIS 8 YEARS

Mad man

Omo see bodacious
Boda wey mumu

E don cast

Las las, na everybody go chop breakfast.

2020

No apology


2021


No apology


2022


No apology


2023

Election period with significant changes


Apology


No wonder idiot was attached to your name

It's hard to get forgiveness when You offend Nigerians in such manner, most especially when You're a public figure.

Tell dem say our eyes don clear....tell dem say our eyes don open ooo....

Too late