UK lawmaker, Florence Eshalomi recently sparked a lively discussion on social media when she declared in Parliament that Nigerian jollof rice is the best jollof. Her statement has drawn widespread attention and engagement online.
The announcement was captured in a video that surfaced on a verified media platform on TikTok. In the footage, Florence Eshalomi is seen making her declaration with a serious tone, affirming that Nigerian jollof rice stands out as the best among jollof rice varieties.
The video shows Eshalomi making her statement, which led to laughter among her fellow lawmakers in the UK Parliament. The humorous and unexpected remark quickly garnered attention as the video circulated across social media platforms.
As the video gained traction online, various individuals took to the comments section to share their reactions and opinions on the matter.
See some reactions below:
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 the UK, Nigerian restaurants 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, you made the white people angry 😂 mentioning jollof in an English office, my God.”
DickSON: “So much hate in the comment section, but we are Nigerians and you know what it means 💪💪💪💪✌️✌️.”
N1: “Economy is falling, but at least the Parliament is starting a comedy club.”
phillipbutahart: “You voted them in; this is how they are wasting valuable time already.”
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 it anywhere in the world.”
WATCH VIDEO:
[blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@itvpolitics/video/7392616177027140897" data-video-id="7392616177027140897" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width:605px; min-width:325px;"> @itvpoliticsLabour MP Florence Eshalomi says Nigerian jollof rice is the best #nigeria #ghana #unitedkingdom #london #politics @UKLabour @itvnews
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