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  • Chef Smith used our logo despite not being a member – Chefs Association of Ghana

    Chef Smith used our logo despite not being a member – Chefs Association of Ghana

    Chef Ebenezer Smith, known for his attempt at a record-breaking cook-a-thon, has been discovered to have used the logo of the Chefs Association of Ghana without being a registered member, according to statements from the association’s officials.

    During his high-profile cooking event aimed at achieving a Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking session, Mr. Smith prominently displayed the association’s logo on his jacket.

    This led to the assumption among viewers and attendees that he was affiliated with and endorsed by the Chefs’ Association of Ghana.

    However, Peter Agbovi, the National Secretary of the Chefs’ Association, clarified that Mr. Smith is not listed as a registered member of the association.

    Upon noticing the use of their logo during the event, the association promptly reached out to Mr. Smith to address the issue and advised him to officially join the association if he intended to use their logo.

    “In his cook-a-thon attempt, we observed that he was wearing a jacket bearing our logo. We promptly contacted him to clarify that if he intended to use our logo, he must first become a registered member of the Chefs’ Association of Ghana,” Mr. Agbovi stated in an interview with GHOne TV.

    Despite being notified of the requirement to rectify this misrepresentation, Mr. Smith reportedly did not complete the registration process or take steps to comply with the association’s guidelines.

    “We did not feature his videos on our social media platforms during the event because he was not an official member, and he did not complete the registration process when we reached out to him. Following the cook-a-thon, we did not have any communication from him until yesterday, when he held a press conference,” Mr. Agbovi added.

  • Chefs Association of Ghana distances itself from Chef Smith amid GWR hoax

    Chefs Association of Ghana distances itself from Chef Smith amid GWR hoax

    Chef Smith, embroiled in controversy over his claim of a world title following a cook-a-thon challenge, has been revealed not to be a registered member of the Chefs Association of Ghana.

    This disclosure came from Peter Agbovi, the General Secretary of the association, further complicating Chef Smith’s standing in the culinary community.

    While acknowledging Chef Smith’s professional status, Agbovi clarified, “You can call him a chef because he is a professional, but he is not a registered member of the Chefs Association of Ghana.”

    He elaborated that the association first became aware of Chef Smith’s activities through social media posts, where they noted their logo on his attire, prompting concerns.

    Efforts to encourage Chef Smith to register as a member were reportedly unsuccessful, leading to the decision not to feature him on the association’s platform.

    Regarding the recent controversy surrounding Chef Smith’s purported Guinness World Records certificate, Agbovi expressed dismay, stating, “It’s unfortunate that it’s a fake Guinness World Records certificate. Once you are a qualified chef, we give you respect. It was heartbreaking to see a colleague chef come out with a fake certificate, and we don’t know if it’s his own doing. We have not been able to speak with him yet.”

    In light of these developments, Agbovi emphasized the significance of proper registration and adherence to guidelines within the culinary profession.

    “Given the circumstance,” he added, “Chef Smith cannot claim to be a member of the Association.”