Nigerians have reacted as Desmond Elliot broke down in tears on Live TV, following the backlash he’s receiving from Nigerians over social media regulation.
The former actor and lawmaker in a new interview with Arise TV, denies supporting the social media regulation bill.
Recall that the former actor, at the Lagos State House of Rep in his submission, pushed for passing of social media regulation bill.
Nigerian youths have dragged him on social media for referring to youths as “children” and for also pushing for the regulation of social media.
According to his interview, Desmond Elloit while crying and sweating, said he believes the youths have the right to protest. He also condemned the killing and violence cross the country, as he talked about getting threats from people following his statement.
This came after the former actor was called out for saying celebrities, media influencers and Nigerians youths for pushing for the regulation of social media.
Desmond once again, apologized on Arise TV for his controversial statement as he restated his for the youths.
Watch video below:
Other celebrities in Nigeria have also blasted the law maker for his comments.
Below are some celebrities comments:
Davido: “Desmond Elliot just destroyed all the precious childhood memories he gave us in movies …”
Peruzzi: Desmond is a very silly and stupid boy. A big shame!
Zlatan: You no fit be politician make devil no borrow your sense use once in a while DESMOND ISCARIOT
Yemi Alade: “But Desmond Elloit you know that you represent the people. SPEAK FOR THE PEOPLE, NOT TO SAVE FACE. THERE IS HUNGER IN THE LAND.”
Uche Jumbo:
“The same social media they “USED” to package themselves into power.
APC was package here… on twitter with “change”
Simi: Cousin Desmond should have used the same energy to fight for us. Now he’s collecting money, we’re “children”. You can see it’s not about age. You can be 22 years old and wicked. “Celebrities yen yen”…they didn’t vote for celebs, they voted for you sir.
