26/01/2026
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The January Debate did not begin with trophies.
It began with learning.
At the University of Bamenda, participants from different institutions including CATUC, BUST, and secondary school teachers gathered, some experienced, many new but united by one goal: to understand how ideas are built, challenged, and defended.
The Master Rhetoric Association (MRA) led participants through the fundamentals of debating, breaking down structure, logic, and delivery. Day One opened with an intensive session facilitated by Mr. Godlove, who taught participants how to debate in any scenario, regardless of the system, focusing on making participants understand what an argument is and how is can be broken down for better understanding.
Dr. Lawong Kendra Yaah, Coach of UBaDEC, conducted a public speaking session, emphasizing that voice without clarity is noise, and that clarity is built through preparation, discipline, and intentional practice.
Mr. Charles Nama described the British Parliamentary system, explained the roles of each member, and instructed adjudicators on how debates are judged and scored.
By the end of Day One, something had shifted.
Debate stopped feeling intimidating and started feeling possible.
This was groundwork.
And it mattered. ๐ฃ๏ธโจ
๐ Stay tuned, learning soon met competition.