Legislative profile: Desmond Elliot
Mr. Elliot was born on February 4, 1974 in Lagos.
Desmond Oluwashola Elliot, a member of the All Progressive Congress, is the lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
He was first elected as a member of the House in 2015.
Before becoming a lawmaker, he was an actor, film director and producer.
As a lawmaker, Mr. Elliot has been involved in a number of major controversies perhaps accentuated by his celebrity status before his participation in partisan politics.
Early life and Education
Mr. Elliot was born on February 4, 1974 in Lagos. His father and mother are from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island and Illah, Delta State respectively.
He completed his primary education at Air Force Primary School and his secondary education at St. John's College, both located in Jos.
In 2003, he earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Lagos State University.
Mr. Elliot began his acting career with roles in soap operas such as Everyday People, O…
