“I Was One Of The First People To Back #EndSARS”– Desmond Elliot

Desmond Elliot, a Nigerian actor and politician, has detailed how he helped release 15 protestors imprisoned during the #EndSARS movement that rocked the country in 2020.

The Lagos state lawmaker representing Surulere 1 made his opinions known while speaking as a guest on TVC’s Your View chat show.

Elliot claims to be one of the founding members of the #EndSARS movement.

Elliot was responding to criticism he received during the protest when he made statements in the Assembly chambers concerning social media regulation.

He said; “From the state house of assembly, when the whole thing started, I was one of the first people to say, ‘listen government, listen to the people,’ and the people agreed.

“A few days later, a lot of people were arrested in Area C command. I was actually at plenary and before I came out, I saw my phone flooded with messages and I drove all the way to Area C.

“I didn’t leave Area C and Panti till 2 am; to free almost 15 people. I made sure they were freed. And how was it possible that in two days, somebody just changes? It’s not possible. Come on Nigerians, let’s think about it for a moment.”