ICYMI: See Viral Video Of Desmond Elliot In Tears As Meranda Resigns As Lagos Speaker

Desmond Elliot, popular actor-turned-politician and a member representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly was moved to tears on Monday following the resignation of Honourable Mojisola Meranda as Speaker.

Recall that Meranda announced her resignation during a plenary session.

Following her resignation, the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, was reinstated to his former position.

In a viral video, Desmond Elliot was emotional over Meranda’s resignation.

Dressed in a black native outfit, the 51-year-old attempted to deliver a farewell speech but was overcome with emotion and struggled to hold back tears.

At one point in the viral video, he found it difficult to continue speaking and requested that another lawmaker take the floor while he composed himself.

“Madam Speaker, can you allow others to speak first?” he asked.

Ms Meranda responded, “Have your seat,” prompting him to sit down, covering his face with one hand as he wiped away tears.

See video below,

Desmond Elliot has stirred different reactions online after he was captured in a video crying while lawmakers gave profound farewell message to Hon. Mojisola.

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