Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Desmond Elliot has addressed recent gay allegations, dismissing them as “baseless” and “malicious” in a TVC interview.
The allegations surfaced on a controversial blog, Gistlover, sparking fierce reactions on social media. Elliot emphasized his focus on politics and bettering his constituents’ lives, rather than engaging with unfounded claims.
“Why respond to allegations that neither improve nor diminish my life?” he asked. “It’s an opinion, not fact. As long as I positively impact people, I’m good.”
"I'm straight. You can never have anybody straighter than me"- Veteran actor, Desmond Elliot responds to claims and rumors of him being agege. pic.twitter.com/wvBAyLYwkD
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Desmond reaffirmed his heterosexuality, stating, “Let me be clear: I am straight.” His response comes amidst growing concerns about unverified claims and character attacks on social media in Nigeria. The actor-politician’s stance highlights the need for responsible online discourse and the importance of verifying information before spreading it.