Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot publicly apologises to his political mentor and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over what the outlets describe as past tensions involving the Lagos Assembly crisis. Elliot says he may have offended Gbajabiamila during his political engagements and that any misunderstanding between them was not deliberate. He frames the apology as a clarification of intent and a reaffirmation of loyalty to the party.
Across the reports, Elliot’s message is presented as both personal and political: he recalls their existing political relationship and underscores his commitment to serving his constituency. The outlets report that his apology is directed specifically at Gbajabiamila, with some wording variations, including references to their mentorship ties.
The articles do not add further detail on the specific events that led to the crisis, but they agree that Elliot uses the public apology to address earlier disagreements and to signal continued alignment with party leadership.
