Actor turned lawmaker Desmond Elliot has recalled how he helped in ensuring the release of some protesters who were arrested during the #EndSARS movement in October 2020.
The 48-year-old made this known during an interview with TVC host Morayo Afolabi-Brown on Your View on Wednesday.
He said, “From the state house of assembly, when the whole thing started, I was one of the first people to say, ‘listen government, listen to the people,’ and the people agreed.
“A few days later, a lot of people were arrested in Area C command. I was actually at plenary and before I came out, I saw my phone flooded with messages and I drove all the way to Area C.
“I didn’t leave Area C and Panti till 2 am; to free almost 15 people. I made sure they were freed. And how was it possible that in two days, somebody just changes? It’s not possible. Come on Nigerians, let’s think about it for a moment.”
The lawmaker received backlash during the period of the protest after he made comments on the regulation of social media while in the assembly chambers.
