“I’m sorry my Daddy” — Desmond Elliot apologises to Tinubu’s CoS Femi Gbajabiamila
Desmond Elliot has publicly appealed for forgiveness from his political mentor, Femi Gbajabiamila, amid lingering political tensions tied to the crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The Surulere lawmaker made the emotional appeal during a live appearance on TVC’s “Your View” on Friday, saying he never intentionally disrespected Gbajabiamila despite recent controversies surrounding Lagos politics.
The apology follows months of speculation over divisions within political circles in Lagos after the leadership dispute involving Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.
During the crisis, Gbajabiamila disclosed that reports linking Elliot to moves against Obasa almost created problems for him within the Presidency.
Although Elliot previously denied involvement in any alleged plot, he admitted during the interview that political disagreements and emotions may have created misunderstandings between him and his longtime mentor.
According to the lawmaker, his political career was largely shaped under Gbajabiamila’s guidance, making it necessary for him to publicly seek reconciliation.
He said criticism and public reactions would not stop him from expressing remorse if his actions had caused offence.
“I’m not saying, oh, yes, media will come out, oh yes, Desmond b£gs again. Yes, because he’s my egbon. And I grew up learning everything I knew in politics through him”, Elliot stated.
The actor-turned-politician added that mistakes are bound to happen in every political relationship and appealed for forgiveness.
“To err is human and to forgive is divine. If I have offended you in any way, I’m sincerely sorry,” he said.
Elliot also extended the apology to a respected political figure he described as the “matriarch of Surulere,” asking for pardon over any disappointment caused during the political turmoil.
Despite the controversy, Elliot insisted that his focus remains on strengthening his party’s structure and continuing development projects within Surulere.
He urged residents to judge him by his performance in office, maintaining that his contributions to the constituency remain visible.