Ghanaian man, Patrick Amenuvor, who attempted a Stand-a-thon to break the Guinness World Record for longest standing by an individual, quit after four hours.
An official release by Amenuvor’s Management, on Monday, attributed the cancellation to what it described as “electrical outages and technical complications” which disrupted the event during the specified period.
The management said to ensure complete adherence to the principles of integrity and fair play, it became imperative to “cease the official Stand-a-thon attempt”.
It said, “This decision stems from the acknowledgment of rule violations that could compromise the pursuit of breaking the record.”
It said, “We regret to inform you that the continuation of the Stand-A-Thon has encountered insurmountable challenges, necessitating an official halt.
“The following reasons underscore this decision:
“Unforeseen electrical outages and technical complications disrupted the event during the specified period.
“In adherence to the principles of integrity and fair play, we hereby disclose our intention to cease the OFFICIAL STAND-A-THON attempt.”
“In light of these developments, a comprehensive review by management is imperative. We aim to rectify any oversights and prevent future errors that may impede subsequent attempts
“We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have steadfastly stood by us throughout this endeavor,” it added.
