As the 2015 general
election draws near, Nigerians have been reacting to the current trend of celebrities
joining the race. While some have the backing of their people others have been criticized.
Popular Nigerian Actor
and movie director turned politician, Desmond Elliot who has declared his
intention to represent Surulere constituency in Lagos State House of Assembly
under APC was mocked when he added “Olusola” to his campaign name with
many claiming he is not from Lagos.
Speaking with City People in a recent interview, Desmond said:
“I am from Lagos
state. My father is from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island but my mother is from Delta
state. I refer to myself as being a Pan-African. People don’t believe I am a
Lagosian because I seldom act in Yoruba movies. And I didn’t include the Shola
in my name. Then because my surname is also English, many couldn’t
differentiate which made people confused of where exactly I am from. I am very
detribalised. People of my constituency know my story and know where I come
from. I have always used Shola in my primary school days. I went to Air Force
Primary School in Plateau and later attended St John’s College, both in Jos. I
proceeded to Lagos State University where I studied Economics and graduated in 2003.″
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