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Luv FM High School Debate: KNUST, St. Louis strike gold as quarter-finals dreams come alive
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Key Points
- KNUST SHS and St. Louis SHS have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 8th Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate.
- KNUST SHS defeated Afigyaman SHS, debating the motion "Ghana should consider a Chinese-style elite system for choosing its president instead of popular elections."
- St. Louis SHS overcame Konongo Odumasi SHS in a debate on whether "Legalization of Okada (tricycles) on our roads is not helpful."
- Both winning schools were semi-finalists in the previous year's competition, showcasing consistent strong performance.
- The competition is supported by various sponsors, including Kelcharcoal Toothpaste, Didi Shito, Verna Mineral Water, and Otuasekan Community Bank.
Why This Matters
This competition is significant for Ghana as it fosters critical thinking, research, and public speaking skills among the youth, which are essential for future leadership and civic engagement. The debate topics themselves, such as governance systems and Okada legalization, directly reflect important national policy discussions and societal issues in Ghana, highlighting the relevance of these discussions to the country's development and future direction.
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