{
  "id": 7316000,
  "title": "Desmond Elliot Under Fire for Kneeling Before Gbaja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/desmond-elliot-under-fire-for-kneeling-before-gbaja",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:32:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/desmond-elliot-under-fire-for-kneeling-before-gbaja/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actor and politician Desmond Elliot has been criticized after a video surfaced of him kneeling before Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, and apologizing for his behavior during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Surulere Constituency I. Elliot stated, \"I'm deeply sorry, sir,\" and pleaded for Gbajabiamila's forgiveness. The incident sparked public debate on social media, as many questioned why a serving lawmaker would kneel before a senior politician to mend a political relationship. Some users expressed disbelief, while others felt it was an indication of the pursuit of political power rather than public service. Elliot had previously apologized to Gbajabiamila in May, describing him as his political mentor. The latest encounter is seen as an attempt by Elliot to restore his standing within the Lagos APC structure after losing the party's ticket in the Surulere Constituency I election.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actor and politician, Desmond Elliot, has come under criticism after a video showing him kneeling before Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, and pleading for forgiveness went viral. The scene, which emerged on social media on Sunday, showed Elliot apologising to Gbajabiamila over his conduct during the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}