Nollywood actor and politician Desmond Elliot has refuted claims that he is gay. The actor-turned-politician rubbished a blog post by Gistlover claiming that Desmond Eliot and 13 other Nigerians are gays.
The claims have since sparked an uproar in Nigeria and Africa as a whole leaving fans of the actor in awe and astonishment.
Perhaps, a section of his fans have taken turns debunking the rumor while others remained mute.
However, in an interview with TVC, Desmond Elliot dismissed the accusation and labelled it unfounded. He claimed that he had more pressing matters to attend to than engaging in harmful rumours.
“Why would I respond to allegations made against me when it did not reduce or increase my life? Desmond Elliot retorted.
He continued to say that the story was just an opinion of someone hence the less importance he attaches to it. Desmond Elliot mentioned that he is more committed to positively affecting the lives of people.
“Secondly, it is an opinion that is being conceived. And I do not think I must come out and say it’s true or not true; as long as I’m affecting people positively, I’m good.” Desmond Elliot continued his statement on the matter.
Meanwhile, Desmond Elliot didn’t hesitate to utterly debunk the claims. He said he has never been one and will never be. Desmond Elliot mentioned that it would be difficult for people to find anyone more straight than him.
“So let me say right here, I am straight. You can never have anyone straighter than me.” Desmond Elliot said.
Desmond Elliot noted that he understands that the blog needs attention but it is unreasonable to get this ruthless. He encourages news outlets to do their work within the laws of Nigeria.
“If some people want to enjoy themselves through publicity, that is left to them but I do not care really. Do you and enjoy yourself but do it within the law and concerning your neighbours.” Desmond Elliot said.
Other notable people who have been tagged with LGBTQ include Genevieve Nnaji,
Alexx Ekubo, Iyabo Ojo, Susan Peters, D’Banj, Banky W, Flavour, Kcee, IK Ogbonna, Phyno, Uti Nwachukwu, Chaly Boy, Benson Okonkwo, and Denrele Edun.
Just like Desmond Elliot until this interview, Genevieve too has not said anything about the allegations. However, the lady she has been accused of being her lesbian partner has spoken. Ella Martins has responded to the allegations, debunking them all.
According to her, the two are just good friends. She said Genevieve’s gone missing and unfortunately ended up in the hands of a paparazzi who posted some pictures of them.
Even though she sees those pictures as normal, the public sees them as evidence to back the rumours. She said it is normal for girls to kiss each other and that can not be labelled as lesbianism.
Wife and Children of Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliot is a renowned Nigerian politician with the All Progressive Congress (APC). He was a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Desmond Elliot Represented the Surulere constituency.
He is married to Victoria Desmond with Four children. They have been married for over two decades now.