Sanya Atofarati, an Ekiti chief, has started his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Watching Television by finishing the race in 120 hours.
Speaking on Thursday, Temitope Ogunsanya, the Director of Administration for the CSA GWR Watch-a-thon, stated that Atofarati was in a good mood and that the procedure, which started in the early hours of Wednesday, was proceeding smoothly.
He claims that Atofarati is in a good mood. After monitoring him to assess his physical and mental health, his physicians have determined that he is well enough to continue. It’s encouraging thus far. As about 3 pm on Thursday, he had completed almost 50 hours; we are making progress.
“He has been watching news, documentaries and other programmes on TV since the competition started at 12.01 am on Wednesday, December 27. It has been fun with him though it has been a challenging exercise.
“People have been coming since Wednesday to cheer him up. We have played hosts to well-meaning members of the immediate community, friends and representatives of the landlord’s association. By the grace of God, he will meet the 120 hours goal. From the look of things, he can surpass it.
“I want to appreciate his doggedness. He is the type that strives to achieve so many things at a time. When he told me about his interest in the 120-hour watch-a-thon, I encouraged him.
On how support is needed towards the success of the program, Ogunsanya said, “We have been giving him the support because when he eventually gets this GWR, it will be a major feat, not only for Ekiti but for the black race. Chief Atofarati has always been passionate about the people around him.
“We would seek the audience of the government and people of Ekiti State and well-meaning Nigerians to pay a visit or send their representatives to see what their son is doing.
“We seek their support in any area they deem fit that they can encourage one of them because we are trying to further portray the name of Ekiti to the world. I expect everybody home and abroad to support us in whatever form. We are not asking for money, we are not raising funds for anybody.”
