Northern Debaters Forum Announces 2024/2025 National Debate Final
Northern Debaters Forum Announces 2024/2025 National Debate Final
The Northern Debaters Forum (NorDeF) is set to host the grand finale of its 2024/2025 Inter-School National Debate competition, bringing together some of the brightest young minds from secondary schools across Northern Ghana to deliberate on one of the region’s most pressing challenges.
Event Details
The highly anticipated debate final will take place on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 9:30 AM at the prestigious Ganass Hotel in Bolgatanga.
Debate Topic
This year’s competition will tackle the provocative and timely motion: “The Fight Against Poverty in Northern Ghana is a Lost Battle.” This challenging topic invites students to critically examine poverty alleviation efforts, development initiatives, and the socio-economic realities facing Northern Ghana, encouraging deep analysis of both the progress made and the obstacles that remain.
Participating Schools
Four distinguished educational institutions will compete in this year’s final:
- Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School
- Tamale Girls Senior High School
- Sawla Senior High School
- St. Francis of Assisi Girls Senior High School These schools have distinguished themselves throughout the competition and now stand ready to showcase their debating prowess on the national stage.
Distinguished Panel
The event will feature an impressive lineup of dignitaries and experts:
Florence Ayamga – Chairperson
A renowned media practitioner with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Florence brings extensive experience in communication and public discourse to her role as chairperson.
Razak Z. Abdul-Korah – Guest of Honour
Serving as the Upper East Regional Director of Education, Mr. Abdul-Korah’s presence underscores the educational significance of this competition.
Dr. Aaron Issah Anafure – Special Guest
A Finance and Insurance Expert and Council Member of the Bolgatanga Technical University, Dr. Anafure’s expertise will provide valuable insights into the economic dimensions of the debate topic.
Tebon Zumah – Executive Director
As Executive Director of the Northern Debaters Forum, Mr. Zumah continues to champion the development of critical thinking and public speaking skills among young people in Northern Ghana.
Official Sponsor
The event is proudly sponsored by KIVO, demonstrating corporate commitment to youth development and education in the region.
About the Northern Debaters Forum
The Northern Debaters Forum continues its mission to nurture intellectual discourse, critical thinking, and public speaking skills among students in Northern Ghana. Through competitions like this national debate final, NorDeF provides a platform for young people to engage with pressing societal issues while developing essential communication skills that will serve them throughout their academic and professional careers.
The choice of this year’s motion—whether the fight against poverty in Northern Ghana is a lost battle—reflects NorDeF’s commitment to addressing real challenges facing the region, encouraging students to think deeply about development strategies, poverty alleviation programs, and the future prospects of Northern Ghana.
For more information about the event or the Northern Debaters Forum, interested parties are encouraged to follow NorDeF’s official channels for updates and announcements.