The lawmaker representing the Surulere I constituency in Lagos, Desmond Elliot has taken his re-election campaign to the church.
The actor turned politician visited a Catholic church in the state to solicit for votes and in the process of addressing the congregation, he spoke Igbo language.
Elliot said that his mother is an Igbo woman, which makes him half Yoruba and Igbo, and he said that it is his heritage which cannot be changed.
The governorship and State house of assembly election is coming up on March 18, 2023.
The controversial legistalor who is running for the third time, greeted members of the church in Igbo language and informed them that he needs their support.
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He will be contesting for seat against Olumide Oworu, a younger colleague from the entertainment industry.
Oworu recently announced that he is contesting for the Surulere Constituency 1 House of Assembly seat in Lagos state.
The Johnsons star made the announcement on Thursday, February 23, adding that he will be vying for the seat on the platform of the Labour Party (LP).
Olumide wrote; “It is with a sense of honour and duty that I announce my candidacy for membership of The Lagos State House of Assembly – Surulere Constituency 1 on the platform of The Labour Party. The youth of this generation in Nigeria are more politically aware than ever and are now striving to have our voices heard and take part in the government process of this great country.
As someone with a passion for youth development, it is on this note that I tender myself in service to play my part in the actualization of an all inclusive government, where the young Nigerian intellectuals have a chance to make a change by being a part of the move for the creation of a new Nigeria. Thank you for your support. A new Nigeria is POssible #Lumi2023 #LabourParty #HouseOfAssembly #ObiDatti2023″
