Desmond Elliot stirs controversy on social media for distributing perfumes, books to constituents

Netizens have begun slamming actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot for distributing perfumes and books to his constituents.

Desmond, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly who represents Surulere Federal Constituency 1, took his team to a rally on Thursday and distributed items to local residents ahead of the by-election.

The by-election is intended to replace Femi Gbajabiamila, who resigned from the House of Representatives to become President Bola Tinubu’s chief of staff.

Criticising Desmond, some social media users said he belittled his constituents with the items at a time when many were hungry.

Desmond’s supporters, however, said his naysayers would have also criticised him if he distributed food items to his constituents.

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