Rival groups clash over Desmond Elliot’s Lagos assembly bid
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New opposition has emerged from Surulere stakeholders against Desmond Elliot's bid for a fourth term in the Lagos State House of Assembly. This opposition adds to existing resistance from a coalition that has already rejected his candidacy, increasing political tensions in Lagos. The dispute may affect voter alignment and the political landscape in Nigeria's largest city.
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- •On April 4, 2026, Surulere community leaders urged Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila not to impose Desmond Elliot as the candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly.
- •A coalition of political groups publicly rejected Desmond Elliot's fourth-term bid on April 1, 2026.
- •The conflict involves rival groups within Lagos State, Nigeria's most populous city, ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
- •Desmond Elliot is seeking his fourth consecutive term as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
- •The opposition to Elliot's candidacy is centered on concerns about political imposition and representation in Surulere.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila heeds Surulere stakeholders and withdraws support for Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot may lose key backing in Lagos politics, potentially weakening his re-election chances and shifting voter support to alternative candidates.
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