End SARS: lawmaker Desmond Elliot Said, He is completely with the Youths

 

The power of social media cannot be overemphasized and this is reflected in the activities in the country over the last few weeks. Social media has served as a means of information distribution as well as accountability for Nigerians. So, when lawmaker, Desmond Elliot called for social media regulation, he was dragged all over the place.

Desmond Elliot says he is completely with the youths Source: @desmondelliot / Instagram Source: Instagram The Nollywood actor turned politician eventually came out to say that that was not what he meant even though a video that confirmed the statement went viral

In an interview with Arise Tv, Desmond Elliott said that he did not say that Nigerians should not protest, and he also did not say anything about regulation because social media helped him during elections

He said: 

I am pro EndSARS, and completely with the youths. I came into politics because this country needed change, but because of what had happened and the video I watched, I just thought maybe we should cut down and restrategise after the protest. I also thought that we needed to share love, for the memories of those that had passed. I did not say that they should not protest,I said the narrative of the hatred. I blame it on emotions.

"I didn't say Nigerian's shouldn't protest." - Desmond Elliot responds to THAT viral video of him pushing for social media regulation.

Watch his interview with #ARISENews here: https://t.co/ayz3YPgc5z pic.twitter.com/X2ujDqLzAG

— ARISE News Feed (@ARISEtv) October 30, 2020

The actor turned politician explained that his remarks were borne out of the magnitude of destruction and looting he witnessed. His apology came amidst heavy backlash from many Nigerians including his industry colleagues who expressed their disapproval.

He, however, acknowledged his mistakes and promised to be more conscious and aware.