Lagos lawmaker and actor Desmond Elliot has reportedly returned to acting after losing the All Progressives Congress primary election for his seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Photos shared on social media showed Elliot on a movie set with fellow actor Ibrahim Chatta. The two were seen talking during what appeared to be the filming of a new movie.
Many fans welcomed the development, saying they were excited to see Elliot back in Nollywood after spending several years in politics.
Elliot recently failed to secure the APC ticket to contest for the Surulere Constituency I seat in the 2027 general elections.
The three term lawmaker lost the party’s primary election to Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, who won the contest by a wide margin.
A video from the movie set has also been shared online, sparking reactions from fans who are looking forward to seeing Elliot on screen again.
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Desmond Elliot is one of the few Nigerian entertainers who successfully moved from the movie industry into active politics. Before joining politics, he featured in and produced several popular Nollywood films and television series, earning a large fan base across the country.
His decision to enter public service marked a major turning point in his career, and he has represented Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly for three consecutive terms.
His recent appearance on a movie set has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many fans expressing excitement about the possibility of seeing him in new film projects again. Some users described his return as a welcome development, saying they had missed watching him perform on screen. Others wished him success in whatever career path he chooses after the primary election setback.
Although Elliot has not officially announced whether he is returning to acting full time, the photos and video from the set have fueled speculation that he may be balancing both entertainment and public life.
Neither the actor nor his team has released details about the movie being filmed or when it will be released.
His return to a familiar environment has also sparked conversations about the close relationship between politics and entertainment in Nigeria, where several actors and musicians have gone on to hold public office.
For many of his supporters, seeing Elliot back in Nollywood is a reminder of the talent that made him a household name before his political journey began.