Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has denied rumors that he and President Bola Tinubu’s chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, are having a falling out.
Despite allegations of political differences, Elliot maintained his allegiance to President Tinubu and Gbajabiamila in an interview on Tuesday.
The member of the Lagos assembly who represents the Surulere Constituency stated that democracy shouldn’t function like a military government in which people openly oppose authorities.
“Rather than a military government, we live in a democracy. “I find the names of President Tinubu and Gbajabiamila too large,” he said.
The legislator clarified that he still views Gbajabiamila as his father figure and political leader, emphasizing that brief misunderstandings shouldn’t be overstated.
“I’m not just in a relationship with Gbajiabiamila. He is in charge of me. He loves me like a son, and I am devoted to him. There may occasionally be minor disagreements in life, even between a father and son, but people resolve them,” he said.
Elliot went on to say that he did not anticipate anyone becoming involved in any alleged dispute between him and the previous Speaker of the House of Representatives.
“I’m not waiting on anyone to make a settlement. When the parent is ready, he will cool down if the child apologizes to him. However, the child won’t tell the father when to settle down,” he remarked.
Elliot emphasized that he would never leave Gbajabiamila in spite of the political unrest.
“God forbid that I will leave my father. The president can call me and say, ‘Boy, that is not you,” he added.
Elliot declined to provide a detailed response when asked about the situation involving the president and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“I can’t handle that one, I don’t think I should respond to such inquiries. Let me concentrate on what worries me,” he uttered.
He claims that securing Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 and providing grassroots support for the All Progressives Congress continue to be his top priorities.
“Now, I’m worried about how to satisfy Surulere residents so they will stick with my party. We will bring my president back for a second term so he can leave a legacy when they support my party,” he declared.
”The legislator acknowledged that he had become closer to God as a result of the political circumstances.
The benefit of all of this is that it has strengthened my relationship with God. Without God, this work is impossible,” he said.
Elliot reiterated his dedication to the APC and Tinubu’s desire for a second term when discussing his future political move following the primaries.
“I continue to be a party member. I’ll go with my party. I hope and pray that President Bola Tinubu takes office again. He declared, “I want him to leave a legacy that will astound people.”
