Ghanaian journalist Abdul Hakim Awal breaks Guinness World Record for longest tree hug, sparking online reactions and environmental awareness.
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A 23-year-old journalist from Kumasi, Ghana, Abdul Hakim Awal, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest time spent hugging a tree, lasting 24 hours and 21 minutes.
The previous record of 16 hours was held by Ugandan environmental activist Faith Patricia Ariokot. Abdul's "tree-hug-a-thon" took place at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, aiming to promote nature conservation in Ghana.
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He pledged to plant a tree for every minute of his record attempt, totaling 1,461 trees.
The record has now been categorized as the "longest marathon hugging a tree," allowing future challengers limited breaks.
Abdul’s achievement has sparked mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians mocking the record as trivial.
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