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“Most of them were teenagers dressed as soldiers” — eyewitness says Oyo school att@ckers were as young as 15

For Immediate Release May 20, 2026. Hon. Desmond Elliott Did Not Step Down From APC Primary Race in Surulere Constituency 1 Our attention has been drawn to misleading reports and deliberate misrepresentations suggesting that Hon. Desmond Elliott stepped down from the contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State House of Assembly Primary Election in Surulere Constituency 1. We wish to categorically state that Hon. Desmond Elliott did not withdraw or step down from the race. For the avoidance of doubt, what Hon. Desmond Elliott communicated in the video posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @DesmondOElliot, was his deep concern over the deliberate exclusion and intimidation of his supporters, many of whom were denied access to the designated voting venues, particularly in Ward F2 and Ward F3. These unfortunate developments created an atmosphere of tension and raised legitimate fears of a possible breakdown of law and order. In light of these troubling circumstances, Hon. Desmond Elliott, acting responsibly and in the interest of peace, urged his agents and supporters to withdraw from the immediate voting environment to prevent escalation and to avoid any form of violence or chaos. His decision was one of statesmanship and restraint—not a concession, withdrawal, or surrender of his candidacy. It is therefore misleading and inaccurate for anyone to interpret or portray his remarks as stepping down from the race. Hon. Desmond Elliott remains committed to democratic principles, the rule of law, and the mandate freely given to him by the overwhelming majority of his supporters across Surulere Constituency 1. We call on party members, stakeholders, and the general public to disregard false narratives and remain focused on the need for transparency, fairness, and justice in the electoral process. At this critical moment, it is imperative that the integrity of the primary election process be upheld and that every legitimate supporter and delegate is allowed to participate freely, without intimidation or obstruction. Signed Concerned Supporters and Stakeholders Surulere Constituency 1 Lagos State

Two people kidn@pped as g¥nmen att@ck along Ijebu-Ode road in Oyo State

"It came as a shock." Lawmaker Desmond Elliot reacts to comments made by Femi Gbajabiamila regarding the Mudashiru Obasa leadership crisis, admitting he was stunned to hear his 'leader' almost lost his position. #SunriseDaily