Ghanaian Chef Arrested for Falsifying Guinness World Record in Cook-a-Thon Attempt

A renowned Ghanaian chef, Ebenezer Smith, also known as Millennium Chef Smith, was detained by the La Police Station for allegedly forging a Guinness World Record certificate related to a marathon cooking event. Smith had claimed to break the record for the longest cooking marathon, purportedly lasting 820 hours and 25 minutes, a claim that was debunked by Guinness World Record officials.

During a press conference held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, which featured performances by popular artists like Praye Tietia, Yaw Tog, and others, Smith proudly displayed what he claimed was his Guinness World Record certificate, stating, «Today is a day I will always recount. I am incredibly humbled to stand before you all as the Guinness World Record holder.»

However, investigations revealed that the certificate presented by Smith was deemed invalid by Guinness World Records. The true record holder for the longest cooking marathon individually is Alan Fisher from Ireland, who completed a marathon lasting 119 hours and 57 minutes in Matsue, Shimane, Japan.

Subsequent to the false announcement of his record-breaking attempt, Smith was arrested following allegations of misrepresentation by one of his sponsors, the Amadia Shopping Mall owner, who had reportedly donated a significant amount towards Smith’s cook-a-thon endeavor.

Alan Fisher, the authentic record holder for the longest cooking hours, achieved a remarkable feat of cooking for 119 hours and 57 minutes, surpassing the previous record set by Hilda Baci from Nigeria. Fisher’s accomplishment in the culinary world has garnered international recognition for his dedication and talent in the kitchen.

As the legal proceedings unfold in the wake of Smith’s arrest, the incident has cast a shadow over the authenticity of record-breaking attempts and the importance of due diligence in verifying such claims.