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The actor turned politician has come under fire over his speech on social media regulation in the country.

Celebrities react to Desmond Elliot's speech at the State House of Assembly session | Pulse Nigeria

Odion Okonofua

<h1>Nigerian celebrities have been reacting to Desmond Elliot's speech at the state's house of assembly session where he talked about social media regulation.</h1>

<p>While speaking on the floor of the House, the actor turned politician pushed for social media regulation, saying Nigerian celebrities and social media influencers promote hate speech in the country.</p>

<p>Elliot said he didn't believe that ‘children’ on social media could be bold enough to curse and insult their leaders following <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/lekki-toll-gate-army-says-sanwo-olu-invited-soldiers/es3v63l">the Lekki shooting</a> incident on Tuesday, October 20.</p>

<p>It didn't take long before some celebrities began to react to his now-famous speech</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This “respect” mentality has really done a number on us in Nigeria. Hon Desmond is more concerned about “children” cursing on social media than he is about better governance and true leadership. Again he has shown us his priorities</p>&mdash; Kemi Lala Akindoju (@lalaakindoju) <a href="https://twitter.com/lalaakindoju/status/1321812185971085314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"This “respect” mentality has really done a number on us in Nigeria. Hon Desmond is more concerned about “children” cursing on social media than he is about better governance and true leadership. Again he has shown us his priorities."</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pinokkio!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/DesmondOElliot?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DesmondOElliot</a> ... is this  you? You used to be my hero you know but now 🤦‍♂️ I guess 🤷🏿‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/WUZBDGxVfw">https://t.co/WUZBDGxVfw</a></p>&mdash; SKALES (@youngskales) <a href="https://twitter.com/youngskales/status/1321794610461552640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"Pinokkio!!! @DesmondOElliot&nbsp;... is this you? You used to be my hero you know but now Man facepalming I guess."&nbsp;</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Desmond no know sey camera men dey that meeting? Cos I’m confused as to why he denied he said what he said lol.</p>&mdash; DREMO🔥🐉 (@Dremodrizzy) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dremodrizzy/status/1321805190207574017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"Desmond no know sey camera men dey that meeting? Cos I’m confused as to why he denied he said what he said lol."</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Desmond Elliot just destroyed all the precious child hood memories he gave us in movies ....</p>&mdash; Davido (@davido) <a href="https://twitter.com/davido/status/1321779889750593537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"Desmond Elliot just destroyed all the precious childhood memories he gave us in movies..."</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Desmond Elliot cancelled ❌</p>&mdash; PRAIZ (@Praiz8) <a href="https://twitter.com/Praiz8/status/1321787945444102145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"Desmond Elliot cancelled ❌"</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">But Desmond Elliott you know that you represent the people. SPEAK FOR THE PEOPLE, NOT TO SAVE FACE. THERE IS HUNGER IN THE LAND. 😤💔💔</p>&mdash; ✊🏾 yemialade (@yemialadee) <a href="https://twitter.com/yemialadee/status/1321816340479528960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"But Desmond Elliott you know that you represent the people. SPEAK FOR THE PEOPLE, NOT TO SAVE FACE. THERE IS HUNGER IN THE LAND."</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I know say people dey fall hand normally! But some people dey fall Pr!ck join! Desmond Why?🤦🏽‍♂️😏</p>&mdash; Mr Psquare (@PeterPsquare) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterPsquare/status/1321910438658015232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"I know say people dey fall hand normally! But some people dey fall Pr!ck join! Desmond Why?"</em></p>

Celebrities express disappointment over Desmond Elliot's comments during session at the state house of assembly [Instagram/DavidoOfficial] [Instagram/DesmondElliot]

Celebrities react to Desmond Elliot's speech at the State House of Assembly session

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