Two Nollywood actors Desmond Elliot and Olumide Oworo Abiodun will be testing their popularity for the Lagos Assembly position in Surulere 1 constituency.
Elliot is the incumbent House of Assembly member for Surulere Constituency I, and he has spent two terms already while Olumide Oworo is a fresher who is contesting for the first time.
Elliot fell out with some youths in the state after referring to them as Children during the Endsars protest in Lagos but he has since apologized.
.The foremost actor, Desmond Elliot, has been panicking about his fate as he locks horns with ‘Generation Z’, a phrase describing the youthful generation.
The lawmaker, who supported the call for the regulation of social media while speaking at the Lagos State House of Assembly, said there was a need to address certain things like “the Nigerian youth, the social media, the social influencers.”
Less than a week ago, Elliot issued a statement begging for forgiveness from Nigerian youths over his famous derogatory comment.
Elliot’s troubles began after he called for the regulation of social media shortly after the EndSARS protest.
However, following the recent likes for the Obedient Movement which appears very popular in Lagos state, the contest for the sole of Surulere Constituency 1 switched to a big contest between the two actors Elliot and Oworo.
The youths, who came out with much enthusiasm and voted for Peter Obi which led to his victory in Lagos State, are now supporting the Labour Party candidate, Olumide Oworu.
Oworu is the tall light skinned actor who plays the role of Tari in the popular TV series The Tohnsons.
According to the young Oworo,, who is a member of Obidient movement, his decision to join politics was borne out of his inspiration to specifically focus on Youth development.
He said he wants to be given the opportunity to make a meaningful change in the country.
In an attempt to woo voters in the state, Desmond Elliot gifted his constituency transformers a few days to the state elections. However, while so many Nigerians praised the lawmaker, others chastised him for waiting until election season to remember his constituency, adding that it is not an act of genuine goodness.
Reactions have continued to trail the contest of both actors in Surulere 1 constituency.
Below are some of the reactions gathered on social media.
@Jikawe1, ” The battle line is drawn between two great actors in the industry, one of them is much more younger and a perfect fit for the youth.
@Richie55 We are saddled with choosing from two great actors to represent out constituency on March 18th.
@alakowee, ”Dear Desmond Elliot, Those children are now adults, and one of them will retire you so that you can enjoy the old people’s home.”
@firstladyship, ”While Sanwo-Olu has suddenly become a Father Christmas, Desmond Elliot decided to give his constituency a transformer (1 week) to election. Peter Obi is forcing their hands to do what they should have done since 2015/2019. Can we agree that Nigerian politicians belong in Hell?”
@IkukuomaC, ”Desmond Elliot has donated transformer to his constituents, he really upgraded from building toilets to this. Obidients press their neck harder.”
@amjowi_, ”If you’re voting in Surulere,remember that Desmond Elliot commissioned a stinking Public toilet,he also said Nigerian youths are lazy & was critical of peaceful Endsars protesters, now is payback time let’s send him packing,every actions has a corresponding consequence.#VoteLP.”
@GRVLAGOFans, ”Desmond Elliot donated “eight” transformers to his constituency (Surulere), he’s been commissioning toilets & building substandard bridges since, but just a few days to election he remembers that his constituency needs electricity; All this to win election. He’s such a disgrace.”
@Nefarati, ”Obidients, no matter what we do on Saturday, please make sure that Chimaroke Nnamani, Desmond Elliot, & all APGA candidates in Anambra Assembly elections are sent home. Vote LP top to bottom. There must be consequences for bad behaviors. We shall focus on INEC from Monday.”
@drpenking, ”Desmond Elliot giving out a new transformer to his constituency 1 week to elections. The most annoying thing is that these people know what to do, have the resources to do it but they choose to swallow all the money. It can’t be well with bad politicians.”
@ojay_obin, ”Desmond Elliot bought 8 transformers for his constituents. Sanwo Olu is everywhere including my dreams making promises left, right and centre. Now you know the power you hold as citizens. Please ensure you vote them out because this wickedness cannot continue.”
@DanielRegha, ”Desmond Elliot donated “eight” transformers to his constituency (Surulere), he’s been commissioning toilets & building substandard bridges since, but just a few days to election he remembers that his constituency needs electricity. All this to win election. He’s such a disgrace.”
@Kemzeelee, Come Saturday 18th, i will pick up my PVC to vote one of these actors into power”
@Chimezie1 ” Politics shouldn’t be a do or die affair may the best man win on Saturday”
