The Digest:
A coalition of Surulere stakeholders has urged President's Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila not to impose Desmond Elliot for a fourth term as Lagos State House of Assembly member for Surulere Constituency 1. The Surulere Accountability Front described Elliot's 11 years in office as "a wasted opportunity marked by underperformance and detachment from grassroots realities." The group recalled that Elliot was first imposed in 2015 over a more qualified candidate, and warned that continued imposition amounts to sabotaging the APC's chances in 2027.
Key Points:
- Elliot's performance record is now a liability for APC in Surulere.
- Gbajabiamila's influence has sustained Elliot's political career, residents say.
- A fourth-term imposition could trigger voter backlash against APC in 2027.
- The group's warning signals are growing grassroots resistance to political godfatherism.
- Elliot may be advised to return to Nollywood instead of seeking re-election.
Sources: Vanguard
