Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Desmond Elliot, has recently addressed allegations that have surfaced regarding his involvement in same-sex relationships. His name was reportedly included on a list of Nigerian celebrities accused of engaging in such relationships, a claim that quickly sparked a massive online backlash after being posted by the controversial blog Gistlover. The blog's list of alleged celebrities created a stir on social media, with netizens reacting strongly to the accusations and discussing the matter extensively across platforms.
In response to these claims, Desmond Elliot spoke out during a recent interview on TVC, where he dismissed the allegations as “baseless” and driven by “malicious gossip.” He emphasized that he has more important matters to focus on, especially his political career and efforts to improve the lives of his constituents. Desmond further stated that he was not concerned with the unfounded rumors, asserting, “Why would I respond to allegations made against me when it did not reduce or increase my life? Secondly, it is an opinion that is being conceived. And I don’t think it is necessary for me to come out and say it’s true or not true; as long as I’m affecting people positively, I’m good. So let me state it very clearly that I am straight.”
Desmond Elliot’s comments come at a time when public figures in Nigeria are increasingly calling for an end to the spread of unverified rumors and character attacks on social media, which have become a common issue. Many have pointed to the harmful effects of such rumors on both personal lives and public reputations, urging for more responsibility and accountability when sharing information online.
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“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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