Lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has been spotted on a movie set following his defeat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.

Photos circulating on social media showed Desmond Elliot alongside fellow Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta at what appeared to be a film location. The pair were seen standing together and engaged in conversation during production.

The development has sparked reactions online, with many social media users expressing excitement at the possibility of seeing the actor return to the screen after years of active political service.

Movie set appearance fuels speculation

Desmond Elliot’s appearance on the movie set comes just days after he lost the APC primary election for the Surulere Constituency I seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The three-term Lagos lawmaker was defeated by Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, who secured the majority of votes in the party’s primary contest, ending Elliot’s bid to seek another term in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

His loss marked one of the notable outcomes of the APC’s primary elections in Lagos State.

Fans welcome possible acting comeback

Before venturing into politics, Desmond Elliot established himself as one of Nollywood’s most recognisable actors, featuring in numerous movies and television productions over the years.

His recent appearance alongside Ibrahim Chatta has fuelled speculation that he could be preparing for a return to the Nigerian film industry.

Several fans have welcomed the development, saying they would be excited to watch him act again after spending years focusing on his legislative duties.

No official confirmation yet

Despite the growing speculation, Desmond Elliot has not publicly confirmed whether he is making a full return to Nollywood following his defeat in the APC primary election.

For now, it remains unclear whether his appearance on the movie set was for a one-off project or the beginning of a broader comeback to acting.