In a recent interview on GHOne TV, Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Chef Smith, made a startling revelation about his method of seeking sponsorship for his cook-a-thon event.
Chef Smith admitted to copying the application reference documents of fellow chef Adu Safoa to bolster his application.
Chef Smith explained his rationale, citing the influence of previous record-breaking attempts. “After Hilda Bacci did it, I started thinking about it. Then, all of a sudden, after Afua did her sing-a-thon, I decided to take a step. Tracking the history, it has always been sequential, like numbers with the application reference. So, I ended up landing on the application reference of Adu Safoa, and then I built something for myself,” he said during the interview.
Despite his extensive research on the rules and guidelines of the Guinness World Records application process, Chef Smith admitted that he did not have a legitimate application with the organization. “I have read a lot about the Guinness World Records, and it’s an application process. When you apply, they give you an application reference that enables you to know who the current record holder is and the details. But I don’t have an application with the Guinness World Record. Like I said, I built it on Adu Safoa’s application reference,” he disclosed.
When asked if Adu Safoa had given him permission to use her application reference, Chef Smith confessed, “She has no idea.” This revelation raises questions about the legitimacy of Chef Smith’s cook-a-thon and his decision to proceed without proper authorization.
Serwaa Amihere pressed further, questioning why he chose to start the cook-a-thon without the necessary application. Chef Smith responded, “I don’t know,” leaving viewers and potential sponsors in a state of confusion and concern.
The interview has sparked significant reactions from the culinary community and the public, with many questioning the ethical implications of Chef Smith’s actions. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this revelation will impact Chef Smith’s career and the future of his cook-a-thon event.
Credit: Ghanaweb.com
