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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).

List of tournaments
Year	Hosting Institution	Open finalists	Winning Opening Team	Open final Judge	Best Adjudcator	Best Speaker	Open Final Motion
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

GUDC Public Speaking Champions
Year	Name	Institution
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

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/

GUDA: https://twitter.com/debateghana?lang=en

[1] Agboni, Nicholas Kelvin (2023-10-17). "KNUST wins the 9th Ghana Universities Debate Championship 2023". Coverghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-10-20.

[2] Team, The Oxford Scholastica (2020-02-06). "What Is British Parliamentary Style Debate?". Oxford Summer School 2024 | Oxford Scholastica Academy. Retrieved 2023-10-20.

[3] Marfo, Edward Oppong (2015-06-24). "KNUST hosts 2015 GHANA universities debate championship". Raw Gist. Retrieved 2023-10-20.

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