Ghanaian Journalist Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Tree Hug, Sparks Online Reactions

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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