Desmond Elliot has apologized for referring to the youths as 'Kids'

Desmond Elliot has apologized for referring to the youths as 'Kids' while making his accommodation during whole at the Lagos state House of Assembly a week ago. 

In a viral video that caught the Surulere legislator's attention on the Lagos slaughter, he referred to the youths as kids and thought that online media was utilized to fuel the gore. 

Nigerians via online media have been hauling him since for his remark. 

In an announcement he delivered on his Twitter handle today, the entertainer apologized for his selection of words during the consultation. As indicated by him, he didn't intend to be obtuse. Peruse his announcement beneath

 

''I have read your honest feedback& suggestions& I sincerely apologize for addressing the youth as “Children” I did not mean to be insensitive with this, it was borne out of the magnitude of destruction&looting of businesses I witnessed when I went on a tour of my constituency

I saw women crying and my constituent members distraught as a result of the damages inflicted on their source of livelihood. I was moved by this while giving my submission on the floor of the House.

I allowed my emotions get the better of me and for this I apologize to everyone my earlier statements may have hurt.

Please, understand that even the best of us make mistakes. This is why, moving forward, I ask that we all try to engage constructively on the issues that affect all of us. I promise to do the same.

The pain that I feel for my constituents, the calls for assistance that I continue to get, and the need to mitigate against further destruction and violence will continue to drive my engagements and my work.

I thank you all for expressing your views, and in the future, I promise to be more conscious and aware. Together, we will build a better Nigeria. End.''

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