Desmond Elliot

Desmond Oluwashola Elliot(born 4 February 1974) is a Nigerian actor, film director and politician.[2][3] He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a non-profit combatting illiteracy amongst Nigerian youth.

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I want to admonish our government to always remember that the people’s right to express themselves freely must not be compromised. This ban, no matter the reasons proffered tramples upon our fundamental rights as people.

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In a democratic society like ours, we must weigh the economic and social impact of this ban on the populace — especially our teeming youths and entrepreneurs who depend solely on this platform to carry out their legitimate business.

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• It is my firm belief that the development of any state must begin at the grassroots.
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• Engaging with our communities fosters a strong bond between Representatives and residents, building bridges of trust and interdependence — the true hallmark of our democracy.
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