Desmond Elliot Reacts to Resistance Against His 4th Term Lagos Assembly Bid Over "Poor Performance"
- Desmond Elliot broke his silence after concerned Surulele stakeholders rejected his fourth-term bid at the Lagos House of Assembly
- The stakeholders shared their reasons for being against the actor's fourth-term bid, citing poor performance and lack of creativity, among other reasons
- Reacting, the Nollywood star shared a clip showing a few projects he initiated in Surulele, further igniting reactions online
Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and politician Desmond Elliot has released a clip showing some of the projects he undertook in Surulere Constituency I of Lagos, following claims of poor performance in his first three terms in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Vanguard reported on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, that some stakeholders, the Surulere Accountability Forum, rejected Elliot’s bid for a fourth term as the lawmaker representing the constituency at Lagos State House of Assembly.
Source: Instagram
The stakeholders, in a statement by their spokesman, Mr Olanrewaju Badmus, said the actor's previous three terms were characterised by dismal performance, weak policy innovation, and failure to proactively address local needs.
The spokesperson for the group accused the lawmaker of delivering few constituency projects and having limited legislative impact.
He also alleged that Elliot lacked the creativity and drive to tackle infrastructure decay, youth unemployment, and inadequate primary healthcare.
“We are not opposed to any individual on principle, but we refuse to endorse continued leadership that has not produced tangible improvements for our wards.
“Three terms should have produced clear, measurable progress," he said.
Source: Instagram
Desmond Elliot speaks about propaganda
The Nollywood actor on Thursday, April 2, 2026, took to his official Instagram page to share a video highlighting several initiatives tied to his work in Surulere Constituency I after questions arose about his effectiveness during his first three terms in the state assembly.
"I know propaganda and negativity sell, but somehow the truth must be told my dedication to my wonderful people in Surulere has and will always be 100," Desmond Elliot added in a caption.
The Instagram video Desmond Elliot shared, showcasing the projects he embarked on in Surulere, is below:
Reactions as Desmond Elliot shows his projects
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions. Read the comments below:
adeolangr82 commented:
"But you can’t be there forever, let someone else try."
balo_ng said:
"Regardless of the good work you’ve highlighted during your three consecutive terms representing the good people of Surulere I Constituency, it is only fair and reasonable to allow someone else the opportunity to serve. Oga Desmond, think about it too na; haba."
izeada__vafurniture reacted:
"You're doing well. Surulere people spoke highly of your competence and open door policy. Just believe."
princedort wrote:
"So this is development abi, that's how its look like when you travel outside abi?"
dammy_prodigy commented:
"We don hear,nobi your birthright, commot for another person."
Desmond Elliot breaks down in tears
Legit.ng previously reported that Lagos state speaker, Honourable Mojisola Meranda, presided over the house as lawmakers gathered to bid her farewell.
Desmond Elliot got emotional and was unable to hold back his tears as he was given the floor to speak.
The video of the actor’s emotional display went viral on social media, and many netizens had something to say about it.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
