Desmond Elliot Begs Femi Gbajabiamila on Knees for APC Return

On September 13, Nollywood actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot was seen on his knees before Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, in a moment that gained significant attention on social media. Elliot, who represents the Surulere constituency, reportedly sought forgiveness and a way back into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos.

This incident followed Elliot's withdrawal from the APC primary for the Surulere Constituency I seat in May, where he claimed intimidation and political pressure against his supporters. He rejected the primary's outcome and intended to challenge it through the party's appeal mechanism.

Ultimately, he lost the APC ticket to Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, who was believed to have the backing of Gbajabiamila. The video of Elliot's plea elicited a wide range of reactions from the public, with many expressing disbelief and disgust at the scene.