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Florence Eshalomi, a UK lawmaker, has gotten tongues wagging on social media after she declared in Parliament that Nigerian jollof rice is the best jollof there is.
This was revealed in a video made available online on the media platform on TikTok.
In the video, UK lawmaker Florence Eshalomi is heard speaking with much seriousness, announcing that Nigerian jollof rice is the best jollof.
Her statement immediately attracted attention as fellow lawmakers in the UK Parliament burst into laughter.
@itvpolitics Labour MP Florence Eshalomi says Nigerian jollof rice is the best #nigeria #ghana #unitedkingdom #london #politics @UKLabour @itvnews ♬ original sound - ITV Politics
As the video spread online, concerned individuals flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
The President: “Nigerians are one of the best citizens in the world even though when they don’t believe in the country they’re still proud to talk about anywhere in the world.”
Mason: “Talking about Nigerian Jollof in the Parliament when there’s a load of serious topics to talk about ?? It’s embarrassing.”
Daniel Bruce: “even here in UK Nigeria restaurant are the best,with good food 🇳🇬🇳🇬❤️❤️.”
Nadzl 1: “Sorry Ghana is the best 🇬🇭 I have tried Nigerian jollof and Ghana takes the crown 👑 for jollof.”
Jack: “Oh no your made the white people angry 😂 mentioning jollof in a english office my god.”
DickSON: “So much hate in comment section but we are Nigerians and you know what it means 💪💪💪💪✌️✌️.”
N1: “Economy is falling but at least the parliament are starting a comedy club.”
phillipbutahart: “You voted them in this is how they are wasting valuable time already.”