University of Bamenda Debate Club

University of Bamenda Debate Club The university of Bamenda debate club is an association of students under the university of Bamenda

๐“๐‡๐„ ๐Œ๐Ž๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐“๐‡๐€๐“ ๐†๐Ž๐“ ๐„๐•๐„๐‘๐˜๐Ž๐๐„ ๐“๐€๐‹๐Š๐ˆ๐๐† ๐Ÿ”ฅโ€œThis House seeks to shift public attitudes toward sugar babies in a positive dire...
27/01/2026

๐“๐‡๐„ ๐Œ๐Ž๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐“๐‡๐€๐“ ๐†๐Ž๐“ ๐„๐•๐„๐‘๐˜๐Ž๐๐„ ๐“๐€๐‹๐Š๐ˆ๐๐† ๐Ÿ”ฅ

โ€œThis House seeks to shift public attitudes toward sugar babies in a positive direction.โ€

Provocative? Uncomfortable? Necessary?
This was the final motion of the January Debate and it split opinions, challenged assumptions, and tested arguments.

Would you support or oppose this motion?
Whatโ€™s your reasoning morality, economics, choice, or society?

Drop your stance in the comments.
Debate respectfully. Think deeply. Let your voice be heard. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฝ

๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐‰๐€๐๐”๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ | ๐Œ๐Ž๐‘๐„ ๐“๐‡๐€๐ ๐€ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐ˆ๐Œ๐๐€๐‚๐“ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐“๐ˆ๐๐”๐„๐’ ๐Ÿ”ฅBy the final moments of the January Debate, it was clear t...
26/01/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐‰๐€๐๐”๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ | ๐Œ๐Ž๐‘๐„ ๐“๐‡๐€๐ ๐€ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐ˆ๐Œ๐๐€๐‚๐“ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐“๐ˆ๐๐”๐„๐’ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

By the final moments of the January Debate, it was clear this journey had produced more than confidence and conversations it produced excellence.

๐Ÿ† Best Debate Team
. Ako'a Tah & Nsavdzenyuy Yufonyuy
๐Ÿฅˆ
.K*m Emmaculate & Favour

๐Ÿ†Best Public Speaker
๐Ÿฅ‡ Sirri
๐Ÿฅˆ Carine
๐Ÿฅ‰ Emmanuel

๐Ÿฅ‡ Outstanding Individual Performances

Proudly, some of these honours were claimed by members of UBaDEC, a testament to consistent training, discipline, and growth at club level.

Beyond the awards, something even more powerful happened.
Students who had only been passing by stopped to listen.
Those who never imagined themselves debating stayed to watch.
Curiosity turned into interest. Interest turned into passion.

Because of the January Debate, new members joined, voices were discovered, and debate gained new ground across the University of Bamenda and the North West Region.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Master Rhetoric Association (MRA) Debate circuit for journeying from Buea, for investing time, resources, and intention, and for giving our members, especially the new ones, a real taste of competitive debate. The experience was invaluable.

Thank you to the University of Bamenda, our coach, trainers, and every participant who showed up ready to learn and grow. Seeing our members apply what theyโ€™ve been taught and even refine their understanding in competition reminded us why debate matters.

The impact has been massive.
The testimonials say it all.
And the love for debate and public speaking is only growing. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโœจ

This was not the end ๐Ÿ˜Š it was a beginning.








๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐‰๐€๐๐”๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ | ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐…๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐‘ ๐Ž๐๐„๐๐’ ๐Ÿ”ฅWhat started as a workshop quickly transformed into a mini debate tournament and the...
26/01/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐‰๐€๐๐”๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ | ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐…๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐‘ ๐Ž๐๐„๐๐’ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

What started as a workshop quickly transformed into a mini debate tournament and the room came alive.

With over 60 participants, the space became a testing ground for ideas.
First time speakers found their footing.
Experienced debaters adapted fast.
Arguments clashed, perspectives shifted, and confidence grew in real time.

Institutions across Bamenda showed up, proving that debate is not about where you come from, but how well you think, listen, and respond.

You could tell who had debated before, not by volume, but by adaptability.
And you could tell who was new, not by fear, but by courage.

This was not just competition.
It was learning under pressure and thatโ€™s where growth happens.๐Ÿ’ฅ

The day began with the public speaking semi finals, setting the tone for a high energy , skill driven competition. 5 debate groups were formed and each comprised of 4 houses as the system demands, creating a dynamic area a where strategy, teamwork and quick thinking wรฉrรจ put to test.

๐Ÿ“Œ Next up: the impact this moment left behind.





๐‰๐€๐๐”๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ | ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ž๐๐„,๐‹๐€๐˜๐ˆ๐๐† ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐…๐Ž๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐Ÿ”ฅThe January Debate did not begin with trophies.It began with learning.At...
26/01/2026

๐‰๐€๐๐”๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ | ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐Ž๐๐„,๐‹๐€๐˜๐ˆ๐๐† ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐…๐Ž๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโœจ

๐Ÿ“Œ Stay tuned, learning soon met competition.






โœจ ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง ๐š ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ,๐€ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โœจWhen the Master Rhetoric Association (MRA) decided to journey from Buea ...
25/01/2026

โœจ ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง ๐š ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ,๐€ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โœจ

When the Master Rhetoric Association (MRA) decided to journey from Buea to Bamenda, it wasnโ€™t just for an event it was for a relationship.

Beyond partnering with the University of Bamenda for the January Debate, MRA chose to come a day before, spend extra time, and incur additional costs just to stand with UBaDEC during the swearing in of our new executive bureau. That decision speaks louder than words ๐Ÿ’™.

Their presence during the installation wasnโ€™t ceremonial,it was intentional.
They showed up to affirm leadership, encourage consistency, and remind us that debate communities grow through support, not distance.

And it didnโ€™t end there.
MRA went further to reward dedication, covering membership registration for three outstanding debaters, a clear message that excellence is seen and celebrated .

๐Ÿ† Special Recognitions
โ€ข Debate Champion: Josette Marie Mbungai
โ€ข Best Debater: K*m Emmaculate
โ€ข Best Upcoming Debater: Mankah Favour Tumasang

Each awardee received full membership registration support, courtesy of MRA because Debate Matters.

This is what a bridge belt over five years ago looks like.
This is what belief in young debaters feels like.

UBaDEC is deeply grateful to the Master Rhetoric Association for showing up, standing firm, and walking the journey with us.

๐Ÿ“Œ Stay tuned the story is bigger than one post.







22/01/2026

๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ฌ, ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ง.๐Ÿ’ฏ

There was no better person to inaugurate this executive than Dr. Wandji representative of the Vice Chancellor to the club and our coordinator. A debate trainer whose have crossed borders, platforms, and generations; from international debate floors to national television, mentoring young voices and shaping confident leaders.

Today, he passes the torch with wisdom earned, not claimed.
Thank you, Dr. wandji, for dishing out this knowledge be inaugurating this new chapter.




๐ŸŽ“ ๐ŸŽ“โœจ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐ˆ๐€๐‹ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐“๐€๐‹๐‹๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ | ๐€ ๐๐„๐– ๐‚๐‡๐€๐๐“๐„๐‘ ๐๐„๐†๐ˆ๐๐’ โœจThe University of Bamenda Debate Club officially ushered in a new lea...
22/01/2026

๐ŸŽ“ ๐ŸŽ“โœจ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐ˆ๐€๐‹ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐“๐€๐‹๐‹๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ | ๐€ ๐๐„๐– ๐‚๐‡๐€๐๐“๐„๐‘ ๐๐„๐†๐ˆ๐๐’ โœจ

The University of Bamenda Debate Club officially ushered in a new leadership team during a formal installation ceremony held in the presence of members, technical advisers, and club stakeholders.

The installation was conducted by Dr. Wandji Elvis, Club Coordinator and representative of the Vice Chancellor, marking the official transition of leadership and the beginning of a new chapter for UBaDEC.

We were equally honored by the presence and support of the Master Rhetoric Association (MRA), who journeyed from Buea to Bamenda to stand with the club during this milestone. Beyond their role in supporting the inauguration process, MRA demonstrated meaningful commitment by sponsoring the registration of three UBaDEC members a gesture that speaks to their belief in debate development and youth excellence.

With leadership entrusted and responsibility accepted, the work has truly begun.

๐Ÿ“Œ The story of MRAโ€™s visit goes beyond one post stay tuned as we share more highlights from this impactful collaboration.

The University of Bamenda






๐Ÿ“Œ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž.๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸปSometimes, leadership is called forward before it feels ready and...
22/01/2026

๐Ÿ“Œ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž.

๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸปSometimes, leadership is called forward before it feels ready and purpose demands a response.

This moment reflects more than a change of executives.
It reaffirms our commitment to structure, accountabilityโณ, and excellence๐Ÿ’ฏ in debate and public speaking.

Today, the University of Bamenda Debate Club presents its new executive a team chosen not by noise or expectation, but by merit, commitment, and the capacity to serve.

We saw readiness in discipline,
vision in consistency,
and strength in teamwork.

This executive steps in with one clear task:
๐Ÿ‘‰ to do the work and move the the lifeโ€™s of those in the club forward for a club are itโ€™s people๐Ÿซก

And we believe they are equal to the responsibility.

If you believe in this mandate, show it.
Drop a shout-out ๐Ÿ’ฌ | Tag the club ๐Ÿ“Œ | Share the post ๐Ÿ”
The University of Bamenda Mawoh Noel

Letโ€™s begin this chapter together.








๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโœจ ๐‘บ๐’๐’Ž๐’† ๐’“๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’” ๐’„๐’‰๐’‚๐’๐’ˆ๐’† ๐’š๐’๐’–.Between arguments, counter arguments, and quiet moments of reflection, debate becomes more tha...
21/01/2026

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโœจ ๐‘บ๐’๐’Ž๐’† ๐’“๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’” ๐’„๐’‰๐’‚๐’๐’ˆ๐’† ๐’š๐’๐’–.

Between arguments, counter arguments, and quiet moments of reflection, debate becomes more than speech, it becomes growth. These sessions remind us that progress is built in conversation, challenged by ideas, and strengthened through listening.

This is what learning looks like.






๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐–๐‡๐„๐ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹๐’, ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‘๐Ž๐Ž๐Œ ๐‘๐„๐’๐๐Ž๐๐ƒ๐’ ๐Ÿ”ฅWeeks of preparation. Real conversations. A decisive moment.Over 60 debaters gat...
21/01/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐–๐‡๐„๐ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„ ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹๐’, ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‘๐Ž๐Ž๐Œ ๐‘๐„๐’๐๐Ž๐๐ƒ๐’ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Weeks of preparation. Real conversations. A decisive moment.

Over 60 debaters gathered as the University of Bamenda Debate Club held its elections not just to vote, but to shape the future of the club ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

This moment also allowed us to celebrate the outgoing leadership, whose dedication and service strengthened the club and laid the foundation for this transition ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Their work made it possible for members to confidently renew the mandate and usher in a new chapter.

This activity was cordinator by the YILT Cameroon Chapter .From engagement to accountability, the process reflected what UBaDEC stands for: structure, credibility, and debate culture in action ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ

Leaders were chosen. A new chapter began.

๐Ÿ“Œ Stay tuned as we officially introduce the leadership team for this academic year ๐Ÿ‘€โœจ

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐‰๐€๐๐”๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„๐’ | ๐€ ๐’๐“๐‘๐Ž๐๐† ๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“ ๐Ÿ”ฅWe chose to begin sharing our updates with this moment of joy ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸฅณThe year has barely ...
19/01/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐‰๐€๐๐”๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐€๐“๐„๐’ | ๐€ ๐’๐“๐‘๐Ž๐๐† ๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

We chose to begin sharing our updates with this moment of joy ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

The year has barely begun, and UBaDEC is already setting the pace.

What was initially planned as a two day workshop evolved into a Mini Debate Tournament, hosted at the University of Bamenda and organized by the Master Rhetoric Association (MRA), all the way from Buea. Our debaters rose to the challenge and delivered excellence:

๐Ÿ† Champions
๐Ÿฅˆ Second Place
๐ŸŽค Best Debater ๐Ÿ˜Š from UBaDEC

With participation from different schools and universities across the North West, including UBaDEC, BUST, and CATUC, the tournament proved one thing:
๐Ÿ‘‰ UBaDEC is ready for the year ahead.

Just weeks after the launch of our club activities, this victory marks a powerful beginning and sets the tone for many more trophies to come.

Congratulations to our debaters, coaches, and the entire UBaDEC family.

The journey has just begun ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ, stay tuned as we walk you through the next great thing happening in Cameroon ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ˜Š








10/01/2026

๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“Thank you for coming, watching, learning and following. Today 10 January was a good day. Letโ€™s await updates. ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ’ƒ

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