Gbajabiamila says Desmond Elliot nearly cost him his Chief of Staff role
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, revealed he almost lost his position due to the alleged involvement of Desmond Elliot in a political crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly. He recounted being summoned by Tinubu over intelligence reports linking Elliot to efforts to destabilise the state legislature. Gbajabiamila said he had to defend Elliot against the allegations and was also contacted by the Director-General of the Department of State Services regarding the matter. The controversy occurred during the speakership tussle involving Mudashiru Obasa.
Key takeaways
- Gbajabiamila stated that President Tinubu confronted him over reports implicating Desmond Elliot in the Lagos Assembly crisis.
- He denied Elliot's involvement and said he called Elliot to warn him and clarify the situation.
- The Director-General of the Department of State Services also contacted Gbajabiamila about his and Elliot’s alleged involvement.
- Gbajabiamila asked Elliot to issue a statement clearing his name, but said Elliot had not done so.
- The incident happened amid a speakership crisis involving Mudashiru Obasa and resistance to Elliot’s bid for a fourth term.
