GWR: KTU Lecturer Begins Sign Language Reading Marathon Attempt But Ghanaians Are Unhappy

• A Ghanaian lecturer has taken up a challenge to etch his name in the prestigious Guinness World Record
• The Sign Language lecturer at Koforidua Technical University, Mr Keith Aboagye Ofosuhene, seeks to set a new record for the longest individual sign language reading marathon
• Ghanaians are, however, unhappy with his move and have criticised him in the comments section of the video

A dedicated Sign Language lecturer at the Koridua Technical University (KTU), Mr Keith Aboagye Ofosuhene, has commenced an ambitious attempt to set a new Guinness World Record.

Mr Ofosuhene seeks to achieve the longest individual sign language reading marathon, the SIGN-A-THON, by signing continuously for seven days.

He is the first Ghanaian to undertake such a feat, although some other Ghanaians have attempted other fields of the Guinness World Records.

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The event commenced in an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation at the Ceremonial Grounds of KTU on Monday, September 16, 2016, with colleagues, students, and supporters cheering him up for his feat.

Ofosuhene hopes to get his name in the prestigious book of remarkable accomplishments.

Watch the video below:

Ghanaians fume over Mr Ofusuhene's GWR attempt

While his colleagues and students are happy for him, some Ghanaians are unhappy with his move. Many have criticised him, questioning his relevance to this GWR attempt.

@GhanaSocialUni wrote:

"Charley we be clowns for this country o."

@kwesi_boujee wrote:

"𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞."

@Mywizzy111 wrote:

"To achieve what exactly?"

@Gyasicoba wrote:

"Smh."

@ebopogba6 wrote:

"Wei."

@Ebeneze17993920 wrote:

"Eish."

@3rd_tym wrote:

"Wow."

Ghanaian sets new Guinness World Record

In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man had set a new Guinness World Record after hugging a tree for 24 hours and some minutes. Abdul Hakim Awal, who embarked on his GWR attempt to highlight the importance of nature conservation, has been recognised by GWR.

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After scrutinising his efforts, a publication on the official GWR website confirmed Abdul's feat. On May 22, 2024, Abdul embarked on a quest to set a record for the longest tree hug. He indicated that the move was to highlight the need to conserve nature.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh