Desmond Elliot
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Nollywood actor, director, and politician. Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Surulere Constituency
Nigeria
Joined March 2012
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“All Politics is local”
We continue our ‘thank you’ tour of Surulere 1.
The support has been overwhelming.
I am committed to touching more lives and improving their livelihood.
#ThankYouSurulere
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1. I have read your honest feedback& suggestions& I sincerely apologize for addressing the youth as “Children”
I did not mean to be insensitive with this, it was borne out of the magnitude of destruction&looting of businesses I witnessed when I went on a tour of my constituency
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Confirm your allegation before posting, stop stirring up negative emotions .
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Thank you my dear brother. At the end of day, the will of my people in Surulere I, whom I represent, has ultimately triumphed.
#Nigeriaelection2023
Desmond Elliot is a starboy. He defied the hate of the online headless mob & was victorious offline. I hope it sets a blueprint for others to ignore the noise here. They are not real people.💫
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On a final note, Our Mandate the National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the incoming President by GOD'S grace, may the LORD accept our prayers & make the journey easy for him as he embark on the journey of moving our great nation to an enviable state amongst other nations.
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6. I thank you all for expressing your views, and in the future, I promise to be more conscious and aware.
Together, we will build a better Nigeria.
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3. I allowed my emotions get the better of me and for this I apologize to everyone my earlier statements may have hurt.
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2. I saw women crying and my constituent members distraught as a result of the damages inflicted on their source of livelihood. I was moved by this while giving my submission on the floor of the House.
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4. Please, understand that even the best of us make mistakes. This is why, moving forward, I ask that we all try to engage constructively on the issues that affect all of us. I promise to do the same.
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‘Thank You’ visit continues.
I was at ward E and E1 to connect with my people and appreciate them for all their support for me before, during and after the elections.
I also had Iftar with residents in the area and reiterated our resolve to bring governance closer to them.
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5. The pain that I feel for my constituents, the calls for assistance that I continue to get, and the need to mitigate against further destruction and violence will continue to drive my engagements and my work.
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“This is the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it”
As I celebrate another remarkable year, I am grateful to God Almighty for His unwavering love throughout the years.
I am truly blessed with the love of family & friends.
Here's to more wins ahead.🎂
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I am pleased to report progress update on the injection Power Substation project, which i am currently facilitating to ensure significant improvement in the quality of electricity supply to my people in Surulere Constituency 1.
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#EidMubarak
May Allah(SWT) bless us all with success, health, happiness, patience and strength as we celebrate
#EidAlFitr
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As a resident of Surulere sir , please when last did water board pass through your house sir .. let me guess 19 yrs ago .. I sunk over 15 bore holes in my community since this year and about 5 post covid
There is no measurable thing he has done for the constituency. He, like the others, only visits us, a few months to the elections! Did he distribute any worthy palliatives? Has he come to visit the constituency, since the crisis in Surulere?
#voteoutdesmond
@seunonigbinde
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Wetin dem talk say I do again?
#RamadanKareem
to all my Muslim brothers and sisters.
One love!
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I had the honor of participating in the commissioning of various projects delivered by my leader the former speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon
@femigbaja
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Good morning Sandra, let’s do this. Kindly send details to my DM. Thank you!
Hello
@DesmondOElliot
, is there a bill being discussed at all? Where do you stand regarding social media regulation? What led to your call for influencers to ask their followers to "stop the hate"?
Would you want to discuss this on air?
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My position was celebrities and social influencers should direct their followers the stop the HATE , how that translates to stopping social media is beyond me
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As part of activities to mark this year’s Christmas, i distributed food items to widows within my constituency in Surulere, Lagos.
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It’s been a long way coming.
We marked the 8th Edition of Desmond Olusola Elliot Ramadan Annual Lecture In Collaboration with League of Imams in Surulere.
May Allah (S.W.A) answer all prayers and grant us the blessings of the Holy Month.
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Glad that I was able to offer Aminat Isa, the daughter of a snail farmer, Mrs.Sekinat Omotaya Sanni a.k.a ‘Madam Big Snail’ a scholarship program to study at her own preferred University in Nigeria.
It is my hope that collectively, we can touch more lives positively in Surulere
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As usual, this is fake news. I am not part of any move to push a bill to regulate or control speech on social media. We must ALL verify our tweets before misleading others. Thank you!
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ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL!
Thank you SURUELERE for the opportunity to serve you again.
Today, with your overwhelming support, we took the step towards ensuring our great party emerges victorious in the next general election coming up next year.
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Over the weekend, i organized the first Farmfair Exhibition in conjunction with the youths of Surulere at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
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Yea I liked me too but sometimes it’s beyond what I want . It’s service . Politics and governance isn’t the easiest People need to know what the job description is for different arms of government
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Yesterday, I had a solid waste stakeholders’ meeting with residents of Surulere Consistuency 1 alongside
@Lawma_gov
’s MD, Ibrahim Odumboni to discuss salient issues with the communities.
Tariff review, service delivery, recycling and waste containerization were also discussed.
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May 2021 Keep you happy, healthy and safe.
Happy New Year.
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Shebi you don’t want the truth . This is the truth . Please check other state assembly member and fill me in on what they do . Ermm home and abroad please
This one achievement is boreholes that he sunk or rather sang or sung over 15 bore holes in his community since this year and about 5 post covid. And he’s proud😂 something that I can do as a nobody, wahala de this country oo😂😂😂
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Let's keep the tempo and deliver our party at all level in the coming election.
Once Again, I say THANK YOU SURULERE.
Yours In Service
Hon. Desmond Olusola
Elliott.
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Good evening, I categorically refute the claim or notion that I backed up the plan by Lagos state house of Assembly to stop or regulate social media
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Very possible but does he pay fees for others , hospital bills , many things other request on a daily . Bros if Na work me sef dey try small . Na God get glory
@DesmondOElliot
Even a man in my area who doesn't earn one quater of your earnings and not a politician has dug over 5 boreholes, developed some major roads and has never seen it as an achievement
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Many thanks to
@Officialamah_t
, a young budding actor for recovering my PVC, I misplaced it a few days ago when I stepped out of the car in the early hours of the morning , as I tried to mediate between a car owner & a commercial bus driver who were about to have a fight.
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Congratulations Feyi!
You’re destined for greatness. Keep up the good job 👏.
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And for the record , members of the house have divergent views about social media space , some for some against , at the end NO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY CAN PASS A BILL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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#TwitterBan
I want to admonish our government to always remember that the people’s right to express themselves freely must not be compromised. This ban, no matter the reasons proffered tramples upon our fundamental rights as people.
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Our immense gratitude goes to Eko Distribution Plc, who will be making available the first 20MVA transformer. I am equally grateful to Speaker
@femigbaja
on his resolve to also provide a second 20MVA transformer to the people of Surulere.
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Rest In Peace. Prophet T.B Joshua
(June 12, 1963 - June 5, 2021)
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2. CONCLUSION:
“In his widely referenced speech, Mr Elliot never categorically called for the regulation of social media in Nigeria. The reports and associated comments on social media comments are misleading”
FACT-CHECK: Did Desmond Elliot call for social media regulation as widely claimed?
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#PromiseKept
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Provisions of 4nos of 500kva transformer to Akerele extension, James Robertson street, Tejoso road surulere and Clegg street (fire service) & also a 300kva transformer at Somade street by Methodist Church in Surulere. All brand new supplied & installed.
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It’s no fex , come take work
@DesmondOElliot
Bros u fuck up and street dey vex untop that kain word wey u use for the ppl wey bring u up. My matter no hard, just find me work make d matter rest
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#ANTI
-CULTISM:
Pleased to receive
@PoliceNG
yesterday at Lagos Parliament Alausa.
The Police came with these great children seeking a collaboration with
@lshaofficial
to fight cultism under an initiative themed “Police Campaign Against Cultism & other vices”.
@BenHundeyin
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Thank you!
Happy birthday to Actor and Politician,
@DesmondOElliot
!! Sending love and best wishes from everyone at Pulse Nigeria HQ 🎉💜
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I had barely left the floor of the house when the tweets were forwarded to me .
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Is this a monthly salary ? Haaa really . Then you are SO WRONG e nor smell am. Naim be say I for dey do Road’s now
N400,000 * 19 = 7,600,000
And was the borehole from your own wallet?
Enough is enough with all these bare minimum government officials.
Please cover your face in shame
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May Allah accept our good deeds, forgive our transgressions and ease the suffering of all people around the world.
Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Eid-Al-fitr celebration.
Hon. Desmond Elliott. Member, Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency 1.
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I am already working on the bridge reconstruction. Thanks!
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Therefore, I implore my people to be optimistic, as we await the arrival of the first 20MVA transformer into Nigeria by the end of June, 2023 after which the general public will begin to benefit from this gesture towards the end of August.
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In Christendom, Christmas is a season to reflect deeply on the birth of our redeemer who brought salvation to the whole human race. It is also a season of joy, peace, hope, love, goodwill and imminent salvation.
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My constituency office is at akerele , (1 bishop Crowther) surulere, opposite Mr Speaker Hon Femi Gbajabiamila’s office , and we put those offices there so residents can freely come in make suggestions , admonish, advise etc. ask anyone who’s been
Surulere people, can we vote out the actor, Desmond Elliot in the next elections? He's been an utter failure. I understand he doesn't even believe in Nigeria & has moved his family to Canada! Why should such a person continue representing us in Surulere? Yes, we can
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You’re right... that’s why I am reconstructing it and also hitting the gym as well.
As I said earlier, the mistake was allowing the community artisans handle the work with no supervision. I have taken it upon myself — this time around - to fix it well.
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Partaking in sanitation and going round the constituency with residents identifying areas ThT need government attention
There is no measurable thing he has done for the constituency. He, like the others, only visits us, a few months to the elections! Did he distribute any worthy palliatives? Has he come to visit the constituency, since the crisis in Surulere?
#voteoutdesmond
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We also provided five (5) Lagride cars & Jeep to the beneficiaries across the five wards (G2, G3, F2, F3 & E) at a subsidized rate to encourage easy & affordable ownership of the vehicles within a stipulated period of time.
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I am assuring you all, that we would make Surulere the envy of other local government and continue the good work of our leaders.
Let's walk the talk and do the work, like our leader Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila will say 'It is a Joint Task'.
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The 3-day session with young female entrepreneurs in Surulere has been incredibly successful. Through our partnership with enterprisedevelopment centre and
@mastercardfoundation
, we are equipping these young women with the essential skills & resources they need for self-reliance.
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Not pride but politics is local if that’s what they want for viewing why not
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Hahaha.
Congratulations my brother. Kind regards to the family.
Dear
#RenosNuggeteers
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@DesmondOElliot
has nothing to do with my absence from Facebook for a week. I was bonding with my new baby daughter. I needed this time off to focus on her, go on walks with her and generally let her know that she is loved and wanted
#RenosNuggets
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Re: Violent attack by Hoodlums on Labour Party supporters in Surulere
The attention of the Media Office of Hon. Olushola Desmond Elliott has been drawn to the senseless attack on the supporters of the Labour Party in Surulere by suspected thugs & overzealous political jobbers…
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1. FACT-CHECK:
“The claim that Mr Elliot called for the regulation of social media in Nigeria as a result of the
#EndSARS
protest is misleading”
FACT-CHECK: Did Desmond Elliot call for social media regulation as widely claimed?
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The food items donated was intended to relieve hardship and enable the widows — who lost their husbands due to one circumstances or the other partake in this years festive celebrations.
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Sir viewing centers for the youth in some wards some currently under construction
Surulere people, can we vote out the actor, Desmond Elliot in the next elections? He's been an utter failure. I understand he doesn't even believe in Nigeria & has moved his family to Canada! Why should such a person continue representing us in Surulere? Yes, we can
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Video:
I am committed to uplifting my people and providing true representation to the people of Surulere Constituency 1.
#WorkingforSurulere
#DesmondWeKnow
#WeWillDoMore
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“The Truth Behind The Shitta-Oke Odo ‘’Link Bridge’’ and Your Commentaries”
I have read a number of commentaries concerning the Shitta- Oke-Odo bridge construction. The picture of the ‘bridge’ has elicited comments especially from those outside of the Surulere Constituency 1.
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What a remembrance!!!
Happy new year
@DesmondOElliot
I just remembered your stupidity of last year and I just want to remind you of how stupid you are.
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Speaker,
@lshaofficial
Rt. Hon.
@mudashiru_obasa
has mandated the House committee on works and infrastructure to commence oversight on all roads both ongoing and abandoned with a view to assessing their conditions prior to the presentation of the year 2024 appropriation bill.
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Guys wey dey tweet dey try shaa hand dey pain me . Doc I’ll really hope to hear from you soon and we can discuss at least I still got one and a half years to convince you moi is the guy got the job
If you know any worthy constituency project(s) Desmond Elliot has done, please contradict me.
@seunonigbinde
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@Dolarpo
@OmoKakafiala
@Mochievous
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I clarified issues surrounding my statement back then. I am totally for and with the youth. 💯
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Yesterday marked an eventful day in Surulere Constituency 1 as I initiated an empowerment program, providing Lagride Cars as gifts and support for 700 widows.
#DesmondWeKnow
#Laguda4reps
#WorkingforSurulere
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💯
@DesmondOElliot
Good to know you are in high spirit and not negatively affected by the daily trolls. After all, there's nothing like negative publicity. All kinds of publicity are good for the taking.
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This gesture is my personal contribution to these vulnerable women in order to provide succour to them due to the general increase in the price of food items occasioned by the festive season.
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I want to appeal to the government to reconsider this ban in the interest of our people and our country at large.
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Exactly ... if not water no go Dey to drink or we try mai ruwa . That’s the true naija
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Thanking God almighty for the success of this medical outreach in my constituency in Surulere.
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It gladdens my heart to get feedback from my constituents and electorates in Surulere on the renovated roads I embarked upon in Ayegbami, ilusey, Ore-ofe and other areas. I am committed to lighting up these areas to enhance and improve security.
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I join your family, the entire Lagosians and admirers to celebrate you today and wish you more wisdom and good health in your new age to perform excellently more in Lagos state, and in service to Nigeria.
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To my Co-Aspirants and their supporters who shared same dream of a better and greater Surulere, I can't thank you enough. You all earned my utmost respect as you will spur me to be at my best but remember we are in this together and we have a collective goal for our people.
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It is my pleasure to express my profound gratitude as I am considered worthy by every constituents, as you all supported my return to the state house of assembly as your representative.
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My brother!!! How we for do na?
@DesmondOElliot
I really love this guy
Forget all the troll and all that
He's really a cool guy
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… and to the Executives of the local government council headed by Hon. Sulaimon Bamidele Yusuf to the Legislative Arm of the local government headed by Hon. Barakat Akande & the Community Development C’ttee headed by Mr Odumosu. I am truly grateful to ALL.
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Dr Ayodele Oni , it’s fine not to like my person , but the LIE that family don’t live in Nigeria is a very big one . 2 of my kids who schooled outside the country before I entered politics are back schooling in Nigeria
Surulere people, can we vote out the actor, Desmond Elliot in the next elections? He's been an utter failure. I understand he doesn't even believe in Nigeria & has moved his family to Canada! Why should such a person continue representing us in Surulere? Yes, we can
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I wish I could maybe do more roads ( where the funds) share more palliatives ( who I be just a legislator) wish you could do more but resources are limited so Wetin man go do
There is no measurable thing he has done for the constituency. He, like the others, only visits us, a few months to the elections! Did he distribute any worthy palliatives? Has he come to visit the constituency, since the crisis in Surulere?
#voteoutdesmond
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My sincere appreciation goes to the DPO of Area C Command and many thanks to Hilda Dokubo, Director Lekan Balogun, casts and crew who were all pleasant.
A reminder that your PVC is your power, please get yours if you haven’t and use it wisely.
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Ultimately some of these jobs legislators do are not part of our job description but the gross lack and want in our societies have made it imperative that we answer to the call
There is no measurable thing he has done for the constituency. He, like the others, only visits us, a few months to the elections! Did he distribute any worthy palliatives? Has he come to visit the constituency, since the crisis in Surulere?
#voteoutdesmond
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In line with my commitment towards improving the quality of and accessibility to free healthcare delivery, it was a delight to see elderly members within my constituent among the beneficiaries of the healthcare insurance scheme in partnership with Toptee Hospital in Surulere.
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Attending engagements and having town hall meetings in my constituency
There is no measurable thing he has done for the constituency. He, like the others, only visits us, a few months to the elections! Did he distribute any worthy palliatives? Has he come to visit the constituency, since the crisis in Surulere?
#voteoutdesmond
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