An actor-cum-politician, Desmond Elliot, has sympathised with his colleague and political rival, Olumide Oworu, over the recent attack on his campaign team in the Surulere area of Lagos.
Meanwhile, a statement posted on Elliot’s Facebook page read in part, “The attention of the Desmond Elliot Media Office has been drawn to the senseless attack on the supporters of the Labour Party in Surulere by suspected thugs and overzealous political jobbers masquerading as party supporters.
“Elliot had reiterated at several fora in the build-up to the general election that he will never be a party to any move that seeks to undermine the peaceful coexistence that we currently enjoy in Lagos State.”Saturday Beats can confirm that the picture was originally posted by the actor on his page in October, 2022. It was apparently taken on a movie set.
Some of Oworu’s colleagues, including Tomiwa Tegbe and Akah Nnani, have continued to support his candidature. His fans have also been cheering him on.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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