- Desmond Elliot, the Nollywood actor and lawmaker, has officially obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to represent Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
- Elliot announced his decision on Sunday via Facebook, stating that his run is a commitment to serve and consolidate development progress within his constituency.
- He noted that returning to the House would grant him “ranking member” status, which he believes would bring increased benefits and resources to Surulere.
- The lawmaker recently reaffirmed his loyalty to the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, while urging his supporters to maintain peace and focus during the upcoming political cycle.
Desmond Elliot, the renowned Nollywood actor-turned-politician, has officially entered the race for the 2027 general elections by obtaining the All Progressives Congress nomination form to seek a return to the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Eko Hot Blog reports that representing Surulere Constituency I, Elliot formally announced his decision on Sunday through a statement shared on his Facebook page, where he addressed constituents, party leaders, and residents.
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In his address, Elliot characterized his re-election bid as a “continued commitment to serve” and an effort to consolidate the progress made during his previous tenures.
He emphasized that returning to the House would grant him the status of a “ranking member,” a position he claims carries significant legislative weight and would result in “loads of benefits” for the people of Surulere.
The announcement follows recent public efforts by the lawmaker to reaffirm his political allegiances.
Elliot recently dismissed rumors of a rift with his political mentor, Femi Gbajabiamila, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President.
During a constituency visit, he expressed his loyalty to Gbajabiamila, referring to him as a “compassionate leader” and appealing to the electorate for another chance to deliver the “dividends of democracy”.
As political activities intensify, Elliot has urged his supporters to remain steadfast and focused, calling for a campaign period defined by peace, unity, and mutual respect.
His move to secure the nomination form is a definitive step in his journey to maintain his seat in the Lagos Assembly, where he has served since 2015.
