On June 8, 2015, Nollywood actor/director and producer turned politician, Desmond Olusola Elliot was sworn into office at the Lagos State House of Assembly as a member representing Surulere 01 Constituency.
At the ceremony, were his wife and fellow Nollywood stars like Ramsey Nouah, Monalisa Chinda who came to support the Nollywood star.
On April 29, 2015 Elliot was given his Certificate of Return by INEC.