Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has reiterated his allegiance to President Bola Tinubu and Femi Gbajabiamila, his chief of staff.
In an interview with BBC Pidgin, he claimed that despite rumors of political differences, he is still devoted to Tinubu and Gbajabiamila.
The member of the Lagos assembly who represents the Surulere Constituency stated that democracy shouldn’t function like a military government in which people openly oppose authorities.
“Rather than a military government, we live in a democracy. “I find the names of President Tinubu and Gbajabiamila too large,” he said.
The lawmaker explained that he still regards Gbajabiamila as his political leader and father figure, stressing that temporary misunderstandings should not be exaggerated.
I’m not just in a relationship with Gbajiabiamila. He is in charge of me. He loves me like a son, and I am devoted to him. There may occasionally be minor disagreements in life, even between a father and son, but people resolve them,” he said.
Elliot went on to say that he did not anticipate anyone becoming involved in any alleged dispute between him and the previous Speaker of the House of Representatives.
“I’m not waiting on anyone to make a settlement. When the parent is ready, he will cool down if the child apologizes to him. However, the child won’t tell the father when to settle down,” he remarked.
Elliot emphasized that he would never leave Gbajabiamila in spite of the political unrest.
“God forbid I abandon my dad. “Boy, that is not you,” he said. “The president can call me and say that.”
Elliot declined to provide a detailed response when asked about the situation involving the president and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“I can’t handle that one. I don’t think I should respond to such inquiries. “Let me concentrate on what worries me,” he uttered.
