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Ghana Universities Debate Championship
The Ghana Universities Debate Championship (GUDC) is an annual British Parliamentary debate competition for universities across Ghana.[1] In 2023, the winner was the duo of Kojo Acheampong and Furgurson Awuni, representing Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
History of GUDC
The inception of the GUDC can be traced back to when it was known as the GTDC. The stewardship of GUDC falls under the purview of the Ghana Universities Debate Association (GUDA). GUDA is currently presided over by Mahadi Ayiwolli Awedaga. Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu serves as the patron.
The roots of GUDA extend to the founding institutions. These institutions include the University of Development Studies, the University of Ghana, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. As of 2023, GUDA has grown to encompass several other universities, including the University of Energy and Natural Resources, SDD-UBIDS, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Accra Technical University, Takoradi Technical University, AAMUSTED, and the University of Cape Coast, all of which are active voting members in the association.
Debating Format
GUDC uses the BP debating format. The British Parliamentary (BP) debate format, is a competitive and structured form of debating that is commonly practiced at various academic institutions, including universities and colleges.[2] In a BP debate, four teams, each consisting of two debaters, engage in a discussion on a given topic or motion. Other tournaments that use the BP Debate style worldwide are the Pan-African Universities Debate Championship and the World Universities Debating Championship.
Key features of British Parliamentary debate include: Four-Team Format: A BP debate involves two teams on each side: the "Government" and the "Opposition." Each team consists of two debaters,making it a four-team format. Impromptu Topics: Debaters receive their debate motion or topic shortly before the round begins, typically about 15 minutes in advance. This requires debaters to think quickly and respond effectively to a wide range of subjects. Time Limits: Each speech has a predetermined time limit, typically ranging from 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the tournament rules. Debaters must adhere to these time limits.
Participating Universities
- Accra Technical University
- Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development
- University of Ghana
- University of Development Studies
- University of Cape Coast
- University of Energy and Natural Resources
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
- Zenith University College
- Islamic university
Records at GUDC
- KNUST has won the tournament for a record 6 times, followed by University of Ghana, 2 time champions and University of Cape Coast one time champion.
- Jacob Johnson Attakpah and Kojo Acheampong hold the record for being two time back to back champions of GUDC.
- Kelvin Kwabena Damptey holds the record for most appearances in the GUDC final (3).
- Belinda Boahen holds the record for most best speaker awards(3).
Year | Hosting Institution | Open finalists | Winning Opening Team | Open final Judge | Best Adjudcator | Best Speaker | Open Final Motion |
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2024 | University of Cape Coast | ||||||
2023 | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | OG- UCC Jacklyn Ballang and Nana Godfred Boakye
OO- Prince Dennis Atisu and Kelvin Kwabena Asamoah Damptey CG- Kojo Acheampong and Furgurson Awuni CO- Desmond Dorvlo and Addo-Obeng Opoku Agyeman |
CG- KNUST- Kojo Acheampong and Furgurson Awuni | Maisie Wilhemina(Chair), Amadu. W. Arafat, Emmanuel Owusu Adade, Odei, Layaana Serwah Sharif, Odei Appiah Yaw | Amadu. W. Arafat | Kojo Acheampong | THS the introduction voting in the Ghana General Elections |
2022 | University of Ghana | OG- Abdul Annum Fattaw and Elisha Akyaw
OO- Franco Osei-Wusu and Prosper Michael Ametu CG- Mahadi Awedaga and Sharrif CO- Kojo Acheampong and Kelvon kwabena Asamoah Damptey |
CO- KNUST- Kojo Acheampong and Kelvin Kwabena Damptey | Jessica Afi Fayose | Prosper Michael Ametu | THR the constitutional empowerment of chieftaincy in Ghana. | |
2021 | University of Energy and Natural Resources | OG- KNUST-Benchog Vugu and Kelvin Kwabena Asamoah Damptey
OO- KNUST-Prosper Michael Ametu and Vincent Attakpah CG- University of Ghana- Karim and Elisha Akyaw CO- KNUST- Raphael Arthur and Brain Abbah-Djitornu |
University of Ghana - CG- Karim and Elisha Akyaw | Abdul Karim and Elisha Akyaw | |||
2020 | Not held (COVID-19) | ||||||
2019 | All Nations University College | UCC- Mylo Dadzie and ... | Erasmus Segbefia | ||||
2018 | KNUST- Jacob Johnson Attakpah and Isaac Duah | Jacob Johnson Attakpah | |||||
2017 | UENR | KNUST- Jacob Johnson Attakpah and Joseph Mireku | |||||
2016 | University Cape Coast | ||||||
2015 | [3]Kwame Nkrumah University Science Technology | ||||||
2014 | University of Ghana |
Year | Name | Institution |
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2024 | ||
2023 | Alia Huda Saqib | UCC |
2022 | Emmanuella Gyimah | UG |
2021 | Jahmai Aikins | UCC |
2020 | ||
2019 |
Notable Alumni
- Eric Asamoah Awuah
- Agyepong Apreku Esq.
- Boakye Nyamekye Isaac
- Solomon Omani
- Saki Sosi
- Erasmus Segbefia
- Joseph Mireku
- Jacob Johnson Attakpah
- Mylo Dadzie
- Belinda Boahen
- Julian M Cobinnah
- Antonio Asinyo
- Michael Sam
- kalvin McQuaye Esq.
References
[edit]GUDC 2023: https://knustgudc23.calicotab.com/gudc23/
GUDC 2022: https://gudc2022.calicotab.com/GUDC2022/
UCC Wins GUDC 2019: https://www.ucc.edu.gh/news/ucc-debate-society-presents-gudc-trophy-vice-chancellor
KNUST wins GUDC 2019: https://www.successafrica.info/knust-debate-team-wins-ghana-universities-debate-championship/
- ^ Agboni, Nicholas Kelvin (2023-10-17). "KNUST wins the 9th Ghana Universities Debate Championship 2023". Coverghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ Team, The Oxford Scholastica (2020-02-06). "What Is British Parliamentary Style Debate?". Oxford Summer School 2024 | Oxford Scholastica Academy. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ Marfo, Edward Oppong (2015-06-24). "KNUST hosts 2015 GHANA universities debate championship". Raw Gist. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
University of Ghana hosts GUDC 2022: https://www.ug.edu.gh/sports/content/2022-ghana-universities-debate-championship-launched
KNUST wins GUDC 2023: https://3news.com/news/education/knust-wins-6th-ghana-universities-debate-championship-and-adjudged-first-runner-up-in-the-world-contest/