Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Eliot, has received uncountable backlashes online for justifying godfatherism.
The thespian in a recent interview spoke about Obaseki’s “Edo no be Lagos” slogan. The Lagos lawmaker berated Obaseki for the slogan.
In the interview, Elliot admitted that he is a product of godfatherism.
He also said that If not for godfatherism Obaseki would not be where he is today.
These comments have not gone down well with Nigerians.
Below are some reactions on Twitter;
Edo can be like Lagos, Godfatherism is not a crime ~ Desmond Eliot
This guy need to be retired permanently from politics, an embarrassment to the youth class. pic.twitter.com/l3dqB34Ije
— Muhammad Bulama Sheriff (@Muhamma68112781) September 11, 2020
Edo Can Be Lagos & Godfatherism Is Not A Bad Thing.
Desmond Elliot Said..Below, fruit and dividend of Godfatherism… pic.twitter.com/sZcRj0R8Hs
— Harrison (@harrisonmbamara) September 11, 2020