Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Desmond Elliot, has dismissed rumours claiming he is gay.

In a recent interview with TVC, he stated that he is heterosexual and insisted that such reports should be ignored and regarded with the disdain they warrant.

Elliot explained that he felt the article wasn’t worth responding to, which is why he chose to remain silent about the matter.

“Why would I respond to allegations made against me when it did not reduce or increase my life? Secondly, it is an opinion that is being conceived. And I don’t think it is necessary for me to come out and say it’s true or not true; as long as I’m affecting people positively, I’m good.”

Encouraging tolerance, Elliot stated that while everyone has the right to live as they see fit within legal boundaries, mutual respect should remain a priority.

He explained, “If you feel you identify as something, as long as it’s within the law, people don’t have to accept it, do you? So let me say right here, I’m straight... you can never have anyone straighter than me.

If some people want to enjoy themselves through publicity, that’s left to them, but I don’t care really. Do you and enjoy yourself, but do it within the law and with respect to your neighbours.”