Desmond Elliot, the Nigerian actor cum politician, has attracted backlash on social media for sharing perfumes to his constituents.
In a now-viral video, Elliot, who is a member of the Lagos state house of assembly, and his team members were seen giving out items like perfumes and books to members of his constituency ahead of the by-election for Surulere federal constituency 1.
A by-election for Surulere I federal constituency, in the federal house of representatives, is scheduled for Saturday, February 3.
The seat in the lower legislative chamber became vacant after President Bola Tinubu appointed Femi Gbajabiamila, immediate-past speaker of the house, as his chief of staff.
The video of the politician distributing the items has, however, provoked a chorus of condemnation on social media platforms.
Desmond Elliot distributing perfume to APC supporters 🤦🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/GXKsBkIR7p
— NEFERTITI LITE (@FirstObidient) February 1, 2024
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Many users criticised Desmond for sharing such items despite the ongoing economic hardship in the country.
“Desmond Elliot say all of una wey dey Surulere dey smell,” an X user wrote in pidgin language.
“There is a murder spree of traditional rulers but Desmond Elliot is sharing cheap perfumes to smell batidiots at an APC rally and the fools are scampering for it,” another user wrote.
” Today o**********u Desmond Elliot shared perfume to people. Foolishness exists even at old age. No respect for humanity just pure stupidity and ignorance,” another user said.
“The people are suffering but perfume came to mind, I guess the APC Yoruba ronu weyrehs had body odour. Omashe”.
Here is what some users had to say:
Desmond Elliot is attempting to solve body odour in his constituency! 😂😂😂
Advertisement— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) February 2, 2024
Desmond Elliot dey fat, supporters dey slim fit.
BAT is working😂
Advertisement— PO’s Mainchic_ (New Account) (@Deyefor_life) February 2, 2024
Shey people dey gbaa for surulere constituency ni cos I don’t understand why Desmond Elliot is sharing perfume to them 🙄🙄🙄
— Michael (@michael_mickyt) February 2, 2024
If Desmond Elliot campaigns with that N200 perfume in the Southeast. He will be stoned.
— Nwa Nsukka🇳🇴 (@ejykmykel1) February 1, 2024
There is a murder spree of traditional rulers but Desmond Elliot is sharing cheap perfumes to smelly Batidiots at an APC rally.
And the fools are scampering for it.
— Revolutionary Youth! (@torty_mercy) February 2, 2024
You can’t even dispute this submission with people like Desmond Elliot in the mix🤦🏽♂️ https://t.co/ZZMtJO1BlD
— † 👑OGUNNUSI KING LEXZY OF ABUJA † 💙 (@Oba_Alexander_) February 2, 2024
Even APC can not share Rice again😂
Desmond Elliot is sharing perfum! You can be hungry but don’t smell😩
— BIGGEST OYIN (@Doubra07) February 1, 2024
What societal problem is Desmond Elliot attempting to solve in his constituency?
Illiteracy or body odour? 🤔#Lifeless
— Olajumoke Alawode~James (@oluwaloninyo) February 2, 2024
Today Oloriburuku Desmond Elliot shared perfume to people.
Foolishness exists even at old age.
No respect for humanity just pure stupidity and ignorance.
The people are suffering but perfume came to mind, I guess the APC Yoruba ronu weyrehs had body odour 🤣🤣😂Omashe o😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bPsLxdyt26
— 𝒞𝒽𝒾 𝒩ℯ 𝒟𝓊 ℐ𝒹𝒾ℊℴ 🇳🇬 (@eduhandsome_) February 1, 2024
Desmond Elliot Dey share Wetin 😂
— Oyiga Micheal (@Nsukka_okpa) February 1, 2024
Someone on IG said, when you think Desmond Elliot cannot lower the bar…he removes it completely
Omo, I don laugh tire 😁— Ruthie1✨💞 (@RuthieofBuj1) February 2, 2024
This is how the APC and Corrupt politicians empower people, fight hunger and create wealth in 21st Century. Is that not Desmond Elliot sharing God knows what?
Can't you see that they have nothing to offer? pic.twitter.com/z49w1ttO6r
— PIED 💙 🌊👑 (@obehieguakhide) February 1, 2024
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