Desmond Elliot, member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has publicly apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the fallout between them during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.

Gbajabiamila had backed Barakat Odunuga-Bakare against Elliot, who was seeking re-election to represent Surulere Constituency I. Odunuga-Bakare went on to win after Elliot withdrew from the race, citing alleged intimidation of his supporters.

The actor-turned-politician had said at the time that he repeatedly appealed to electoral officials to allow his supporters into the venue, but was ignored, with many of them denied entry despite several interventions.

The two men had not been seen together publicly since the election until Sunday, when a viral video showed Elliot kneeling before the former Speaker of the House of Representatives.

In the clip, shared on Lagos Junction's social media pages, Elliot sought Gbajabiamila's forgiveness and reconciliation with the APC leadership in Lagos, expressing remorse and admitting he may have acted under a misguided impression during the primary. He also pledged to conduct himself better going forward.

"I'm sorry. I have no excuse; I have nothing other than to say I'm deeply sorry. I'm deeply sorry, sir. And in our culture, we prostrate. Don't be angry, Daddy," Elliot said.

Following their meeting, Elliot reaffirmed his loyalty to Gbajabiamila in a statement posted on Instagram, appealing for unity as party members continue working to strengthen the APC and develop Surulere, Lagos State and Nigeria at large.

"I, Hon. Desmond Olusola Elliott, wish to sincerely express my heartfelt appreciation to my political father, mentor, and leader, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, for his unwavering guidance, support, and investment in my political journey over the years.

"I remain committed to the ideals of loyalty, service, and respect for party leadership, my respect and loyalty to Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila remains unwavering. Everything I have achieved politically is all for Surulerians," he wrote.

He also thanked his constituents and Gbajabiamila for their continued belief in him, stressing that no political ambition or temporary disagreement was worth damaging a long-standing relationship.

"It is therefore important for me to publicly state that no political ambition or temporary disagreement is worth damaging a relationship built on years of trust, guidance, and shared commitment to the progress of our party and our people," he said.

After Elliot knelt to apologise, Gbajabiamila asked him to rise, telling him, "There is no… please, get up."

Watch the video below:

“I’m deeply sorry, sir.” — Hon. Desmond Elliot begs Femi Gbajabiamila on his knees in regret for his actions during the last APC primaries, pleading for reintegration into the APC Lagos family. pic.twitter.com/hsVYD0rxwe

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) September 14, 2026