In an official response electronic mail, Guinness World Records clarified the scenario, stating: “No, this is not true at all. He does not hold the GWR title, and that is not our certificate. The current and true record holder is: The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 119 hr 57 min 16 sec and was achieved by Alan Fisher (Ireland) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from 28 September to 3 October 2023.”
According to him, his actions had been merely a survival technique and he didn’t intend to publicly embarrass the nation.
“I render a very big apology on this big platform and I apologise to the world that I’m so sorry. I don’t deserve to live, but because of the little I will eat, I have found myself in this situation. I am sorry and I am begging the entire nation to forgive me,” Chef Smith stated in tears.
Earlier at present, his assistant, Leticia Martekie Sankah, additionally publicly apologised to Ghanaians following the revelation that the chef had faked his Guinness World Record certificates.
According to her, she believed she was supporting a good friend in a real effort to realize a outstanding feat and showcase her personal cooking abilities.