Mr Gbajabiamila said he told Mr Elliot to publicly dissociate himself from Mr Obasa's removal but that the state lawmaker did not do so.

Recounting the incident, he said the President directly questioned him about Elliot’s loyalty and alleged role in the crisis.

Mr Gbajabiamila said he told Mr Elliot to publicly dissociate himself from Mr Obasa's removal but that the state lawmaker did not do so.