Desmond Elliot: Why Nigerian lawmaker and nollywood actor’s name is still trending in the mouth of every Nigeria Youth on social media.
GoldenNewsNg gathered that Nigerian lawmaker Desmond Elliot name is on the mouth of every Nigerian youth on social media especially when something goes wrong or when narrating a sad story, With expressions like ‘I blame Blame Desmond Elliot for this’ , Desmond Elliot is the cause’ and so many others.
The Nollywood actor and law maker who happen to be the representative of Surulere constituency in Lagos State House of Assembly is currently trending on all social platform .
Early Last month, Desmond Elliot made a post on his Facebook page acknowledging how Nigerians blame him for everything.
What Desmond Elliot did to Nigeria Youth ?
GoldenNewsNg learnt that the whole blame on Desmond Elliot started after the End Sars protest that took place in Nigeria October 2020.
Desmond Elliot has been trending on social media after his comment on the shooting that took place at Lekki toll gate, Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday 20 September
Elliot said the country may disintegrate if Nigeria’s social media space is not regulated.
The Nollywood veteran issued the warning while addressing the Lagos State House of Assembly at plenary.
His comments were captured in a leaked video which surfaced online.
This is coming at a time Elliot was dragged online for allegedly supporting the social media bill.
However, the lawmaker lamented over the looting that accompanied the End SARS protests across the country.
Elliot urged social media influencers, celebrities to stop spreading hate via social media.
He called on Nigerians to use their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, to change government when necessary.
He said: “We need to address certain things, the Nigerian youths, social media, social influencers, all of these are making the narratives we are seeing today, except we are joking with ourselves.
“Social media, though it’s good but has its negative impact, let me first thank you for condemning the killings at Lekki.
“When I read the comments, I could not believe it, Mr Speaker. The curses, abuses from children and I asked myself is this Nigeria, what is going on?
“Children cursing, people entering Oba’s palace and removing his staff of office, our culture is gone.
“Mr Speaker, in the next five years there will be no Nigeria if we don’t start now.
Youths, children, pregnant women looted malls, Mr Speaker when will this narrative change,” He asked in the leaked video.
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See Davido’s Reaction to Desmond Elliot’s comment
Desmond Elliot apology to Nigeria Youths
I was moved by this while giving my submission on the floor of the House.
“I thank you all for expressing your views, and in the future, I promise to be more conscious and aware. Together, we will build a better Nigeria.”
She later apologize to Nigeriana for interfering
