Popular Nollywood actor Desmond Eliot, now a politician, has been under a barrage of fierce attacks following his comment justifying godfatherism.
The Nollywood actor also openly acknowledged a former Lagos governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as his godfather.
Desmond Eliot in an interview spoke about Obaseki’s “Edo no be Lagos” slogan. The Lagos lawmaker berated Obaseki for the slogan.
Speaking on Obaseki’s aim to end godfatherism in Edo, Desmond Elliot said loyalty is important.
Elliot also said that If not for godfatherism Obaseki would not be where he is today.
Elliot while defending godfatherism said that a godfather looks after the interest of his people.
These comments have not gone down well with Nigerians.
https://twitter.com/simply_sunnery/status/1304502325596348417?s=20
https://twitter.com/eronsjohnson/status/1304503599746162689?s=20
People shouldn't be surprised by
what Desmond Elliot (idiot) saidGodfatherism is fine cause he's
a product of one & that's why he's
commissioning buckets upandanHe's not alone as we have computer
guru and another who slaps women
for fun everywhere …These guys are 🤡🤡🤡 pic.twitter.com/O49503Ubs2
— I Z U (@heisizumichaels) September 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/ekwueme_justin/status/1304510295201775619?s=20
Desmond Elliot looked promising and enlightened until he became a politician.
— Daniel Omokhojie (@ikhanvbode) September 11, 2020
Desmond Elliot came to Edo state to campaign for APC and Ize-Iyamu. Please somebody should tell him that Edo state lawmakers don't attract and commission toilet as their Constituency projects in 4years.
— Fredrick Lugard (@_FredrickO) September 7, 2020
Yahaya Bello and Desmond Elliot will want you to step down from pushing Not yo young to rule agenda.
— Premier (@SodiqTade) September 11, 2020
Edo Can Be Lagos & Godfatherism Is Not A Bad Thing.
Desmond Elliot Said..Below, fruit and dividend of Godfatherism… pic.twitter.com/sZcRj0R8Hs
— Harrison Onuoha (@harri_onuoha) September 11, 2020
I’m a product of Tinubu's godfatherism. Edo must be like Lagos.
Desmond Elliot on @thecableng
The more I read his quotes, I lose hope for the younger generation.
Is this Omoale amongst the youths we are trying to elevate ?
For me, there is no difference
— DEMAGOGUE PhD.💘senior advocat (@von_Bismack) September 11, 2020