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OGUAAMAN: Ghana Universities Debate Championship 2024

The 10th edition of the Ghana Universities Debate Championship brought university debaters and adjudicators together at the University of Cape Coast for a rigorous national celebration of ideas, strategy and persuasive communication.

  • 10th Edition
  • 15–21 September 2024
  • University of Cape Coast
  • British Parliamentary Debate
  • Completed
OGUAAMAN: Ghana Universities Debate Championship 2024

Tournament Overview

A National Championship of Ideas

Dubbed 'OGUAAMAN 2024', the championship combined nine preliminary rounds with separate Open and Novice elimination series. The tournament challenged participants to engage with major political, economic, social, technological and philosophical questions while demonstrating analysis, teamwork, adaptability and persuasive speaking.

The official tournament record reflects a carefully structured competition supported by dedicated adjudication, equity, tabulation and organising teams.

52Teams

listed on the official team tab

104Speakers

listed on the official speaker tab

50Adjudicators

recorded on the participant list

9Preliminary Rounds

followed by Open and Novice elimination rounds

Tournament Journey

From Preliminary Rounds to the Final

Open Championship

  1. 9 Preliminary Rounds
  2. Open Quarterfinals
  3. Open Semifinals
  4. Grand Final

Novice Championship

  1. Novice Quarterfinals
  2. Novice Semifinals
  3. Novice Final

Honours

Champions and Individual Awards

Open Champions

Asante-Akim Central, KNUST E

Umuhairu Alhassan and Addo-Obeng Opoku-Agyeman

Novice Champions

Ashaiman, UG F

Frederick Essandoh Arkoh Jnr. and Oscar Gati Edudzi

Best Speakers

Desmond Dorvlo, KNUST

Chris Foli, UCC

Best New Speaker

Akosua Omane Juliana, UCC

Best Judge

Calvin Ofori Portuphy, UCC

Best New Judge

Yeboah Nkonimadom Kwabena, University of Ghana

Tournament Team

Organisation and Officials

OrganisationEduGuard Insights and University of Cape Coast Debate Society
TabulationFranco Osei-Wusu and Nana Yaw Ofosu-Ababio
EquityAyisha Abdul-Somed and Sylvia Amisare Twumasi
AdjudicationElisha Owusu-Achiaw, Mansa Fuah, Jonathan Agbetsoamedo, Alexandra Adotey and Weitzmann Eziel Johnson

Explore Every Round

Visit the official tournament tab for complete team and speaker rankings, motions, round results, breaks and participant records.

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