The lawmaker spoke on Friday during an interview on TVC’s ‘Your View,’ where he acknowledged Gbajabiamila’s role in shaping his political career and stressed that any disagreement between them was never deliberate.
The apology comes months after tensions surrounding the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership dispute, which sparked controversy within the ruling party.
During the crisis, Gbajabiamila had disclosed that he was questioned by President Bola Tinubu over reports alleging Elliot’s involvement in moves linked to the Assembly speakership battle. Gbajabiamila, however, denied the allegations against the actor-turned-politician.
Reflecting on their relationship, Elliot described Gbajabiamila as a senior figure from whom he learned the ropes of politics.
“I’m not saying, oh, yes, media will come out, oh yes, Desmond begs again. Yes, because he’s my egbon. And I grew up learning everything I knew in politics through him,” he said.
Elliot noted that misunderstandings could occur in human relationships, especially in politics.
“To err is human, to forgive is divine. So I’m sorry, my daddy, if I’ve offended you in any way,” he said.
The Surulere lawmaker also extended an apology to a woman he referred to as the “matriarch of Surulere.”
“To the matriarch of Surulere, mama, I’m sorry if I’ve offended you,” he added.
Despite the controversy, Elliot maintained that his priority remained the growth of the party and the development of his constituency.
“But I will keep keeping the party strong. And to all Surulerians, my scorecard is there. You know the things I’ve done to make Surulere a better place,” he said.
The leadership crisis in the Lagos Assembly had exposed divisions within the All Progressives Congress before party leaders intervened to restore calm.