Brands and Marketing Manager at Amardia Shopping Center, David Caleb Gborglah expressed his frustration over Chef Smith‘s actions during a recent interview with KofiTV.
Gborglah emphasized the sacrifices he made for the cook-a-thon, noting that his efforts and personal compromises were in vain.
He recounted the rigorous work and the personal commitments he put aside, including risking near-accidents on the Accra-Tema Motorway and leaving his pregnant wife at home to address urgent issues related to the event.
“He knows the sacrifices I made to make this job a success. I remember an instance where I had to rush to the venue using a motorbike on the Accra-Tema Motorway due to an emergency call during the cook-a-thon. I even left my pregnant wife at home, and he was aware. I had no choice but to support and ensure everything was done well,” Gborglah stated.
While acknowledging Chef Smith’s apology, Gborglah insisted that legal actions must follow. “He has apologized, and we’ve heard it, but now it’s up to the police to do their job. Amardia Shopping Center has nothing more to say. It’s no longer about us; it’s about fraud, and fraud is punishable by law,” he affirmed.
Gborglah also expressed doubt about recovering the financial losses incurred by the company due to Chef Smith’s actions. “Chef Smith won’t be able to reimburse the losses we’ve suffered because of him. Have you seen his face during the apology? Have you looked at him?” he remarked.
Despite the public apology, there remains widespread outcry, including demands from celebrities, for accountability and consequences for Chef Smith’s actions.