
ERIC THE GREAT
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ERIC THE GREAT
@EricEsoimeme
Barr. Eric is a Professor of Law at Daaru Salaam University and Kennedy University. He is the Convener of the Concerned Residents of Surulere Advocacy Group.





"I didn't mastermind the plot to remove Obasa...." Desmond Elliot. This is absolute fallacy. You were never accused of masterminding the plot, what you were accused of by the security report was your obvious involvement in it. You said you were in South Africa when it happened, let us agree but you never denied that CoS asked you to do a press conference to dissociate yourself from the plot. Did CoS tell you to do that or not? Did you do it? Were you still in SA then too? You said the President appealed to all of you that were involved and you realised that you guys "acted on wrong information", meaning you regret your action, YOUR ACTION, you inclusive. Now, if indeed you weren't involved in the plot, why were you crying openly on the TV the day Obasa returned back as Speaker???? You were part of the plot to rubbish the leadership of Lagos and this is very glaring. So, stop acting. This is not Nollywood!


"So Many People have called and said, 'Hey, go to another party.' I said, 'Go to another party? How? Daddy picked me from nowhere. If the party says, 'Desmond, you have done well, go and sit down,' I will sit down and support whoever the party picks." Desmond Elliot







Just one hour sleep and everywhere don scatter. Politics is brutal ooo Desmond should have done better sha. I feel for him😭

I agree with you that true leadership forgives and redeems its own. I mean, if not for the forgiving spirit of the Chief of Staff, he could have easily thrown the baby away with the bathwater. After 12 years in office, with only a handful of projects that are gradually fading from public memory, I personally believe Surulere deserves a new stewardship. Twelve years is more than enough time to steer a constituency towards meaningful progress, empowerment, and sustainable development. At this point, Surulere needs fresh ideas, people oriented policies, and a renewed sense of direction to truly move the constituency forward. Now, let me dive into Desmond Elliot’s political intrigues, theatrics and the internal power play that allegedly almost got his divine helper removed from office. Leadership should be built on loyalty, sincerity, transparency, and service not manipulation, deception, and self preservation at the expense of those who once stood firmly behind you. Politics may be brutal, but nothing weakens public trust faster than a leader who forgets the very people and structures that helped him rise. Many stakeholders in Surulere are no longer asking for noise or drama, this is not Nollywood, the people are asking for accountability, visible impact, and a leadership style that genuinely reflects the hopes of the people. Twelve years is not twelve months. If tangible transformation is still being debated after over a decade in office, then perhaps it is time for a new chapter.

12 years is enough actually, regardless of the circumstance behind not getting the ticket. Ęnikan ki i ję kile fe.





Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Tinubu, narrates how he almost lost his job during the Lagos Speaker Obasa impeachment saga because of Hon. Desmond Elliot: I almost lost my job as Chief of Staff last year because of Desmond Elliot. Mr. President called me to his house in Abuja during the Lagos Speaker Obasa saga. He said, 'I hear this Desmond is your boy, the one we gave you,' and I said, 'Yes, sir.' He is one of the people causing problems in the Lagos House of Assembly.



If you were in Desmond Elliot’s shoes as a lawmaker, who would you be loyal to: the executive governor of the state or your godfather? Again, may our loyalty never be tested. 🤲












