‘My own kind of politician, I don’t steal money’ - Desmond Elliot

Nigerian actor and lawmaker Desmond Elliot has asserted that his political journey is fundamentally about service and not personal enrichment. Representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Elliot reflected on his career, governance, and political experiences during an interview.

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We will all die one day. We are not here forever. You were in that particular place for a reason, not because you are better than the next person. Trust me, there are way better people than you.

Elliot urged fellow politicians to remember the transient nature of their positions. "We will all die one day. We are not here forever," he stated, adding, "You were in that particular place for a reason, not because you are better than the next person. Trust me, there are way better people than you."

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Power is my greatest achievement as a lawmaker in Surulere Constituency I.

He highlighted improvements in electricity supply within his constituency as one of his most significant accomplishments. "Power is my greatest achievement as a lawmaker in Surulere Constituency I," Elliot declared. He contrasted the current situation with Surulere's past, describing it as a "horrible place to live in" ten years ago, and now boasting significantly improved electricity services.

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My own kind of politician, I don’t steal money.

Furthermore, Elliot proposed that Nigeria should cultivate a political system tailored to its unique realities rather than adopting foreign models. He suggested a long-term strategic plan, perhaps a 30-year vision, with phased leadership rotations. When asked about potential successors to President Bola Tinubu, Elliot expressed that he currently sees no one capable of replacing the incumbent.

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We have to define our own style of democracy.