Nigerians Differ On Desmond Elliot’s Tears Inside Lagos Assembly (Video)

Actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot became the center of online discussions after a video emerged showing him in tears, visibly emotional following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Meranda announced her resignation during a plenary session on Monday, paving the way for the reinstatement of the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa a development that drew tears from Desmond Elliot, a member of the House.

In the now-viral clip, Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency 1, struggled to contain his emotions as he attempted to deliver a farewell speech. Dressed in a black native outfit, the 51-year-old lawmaker appeared overwhelmed and requested to speak later, saying, “Madam Speaker, can you allow others to speak first?”

Watch the video below of Desmond Elliot apparently in tears;

Meranda responded, “Have your seat,” prompting Elliot to sit down, visibly shaken as he wiped away tears. His colleague, Seyi Lawal of Ikeja Constituency 1, was then allowed to speak in his place.

The video has since sent the social media abuzz, with many netizens speculating that Elliot may have had personal or political stakes in Meranda’s leadership.

Read some netizens’ reactions below;

@raylex04: Nor be even Desmond be my problem here, which kind prayer that werey dey pray? “This is not your Destiny is life”

@sparkle: Where’s Desmond? He’s crying in the House of Assembly

@mralive: Independence of the legislature in the dust bin…all thanks to the APC government…..God forbid.

@realtobiakinbo: Don’t forget he’s a Nollywood actor who cried in many movies for ladies. Dude is a clown

@theboyisgreat: Emotional Mugu , they are so powerless.They have sold their will and i dignity to one man and all for what ? money .
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