By Ghazali Ibrahim
Lagos lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, has apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over any offence he may have caused during their political engagements.
Elliot made the apology on Friday while appearing on TVC’s Your View, where he described Gbajabiamila as his political mentor and senior colleague.
According to the Surulere lawmaker, he learnt the ropes of politics under Gbajabiamila’s guidance and admitted that emotions and misunderstandings may have contributed to the tension between them.
“I’m not saying, oh yes, media will come out, oh yes, Desmond begs again. Yes, because he’s my egbon. And I grew up learning everything I knew in politics through him,” Elliot said.
He added, “To err is human, to forgive is divine. So I’m sorry, my daddy, if I’ve offended you in any way.”
Elliot also extended an apology to whom he described as the “matriarch of Surulere,” expressing regret over any offence caused.
The apology comes amid political tensions surrounding the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership crisis. Gbajabiamila had earlier revealed that he nearly lost his position at the Presidency over allegations linked to Elliot’s political activities.
Despite the controversy, Elliot insisted that he remains committed to strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) and delivering on his mandate to the people of Surulere.
