Desmond Elliot Says He Signed Obasa Impeachment Document Out Of Misunderstanding

Desmond Elliot Says He Signed Obasa Impeachment Document Out of Misunderstanding Lagos lawmaker and actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has clarified his involvement in the impeachment saga surrounding former Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, saying he signed a related document out of misunderstanding. Elliot explained that he was abroad at the time of the political crisis and was not fully aware of the circumstances surrounding the impeachment process when it occurred. According to him, his actions were based on incomplete information, and he only learned the full details of the situation later. The clarification comes amid public discussions about the role of various lawmakers in the controversial attempt to remove Obasa, which sparked political tension within the Lagos Assembly. Elliot’s statement adds to ongoing reactions from political stakeholders who have continued to reflect on the events that led to Obasa’s brief removal and subsequent reinstatement following intervention by party leadership and the presidency. He maintained that there was no intentional wrongdoing on his part, stressing that his involvement stemmed from a misunderstanding of the situation at the time. The incident remains one of the notable political controversies within the Lagos State House of Assembly in recent years.