Masters of the Tongue (Pun Intended)

To have a superior command over one's tongue and the English language is an ability very few people can master. And fewer still, are brave enough to put it on full display to articulate an argument in front of a hugely expectant crowd. . This was what made the debate so interesting. In a debate, you have to say the right thing, at the right time and in the right language. Of course the audience is just there to listen and for some, intimidate. But let's not dwell on that.

Scintillating, wasnt it? The first theatrical outplay of the British Parliamentary debate ever to happen during an SRC week celebration. This outplay put chills in our spines and stimulated the audience into an aura of ecstatic brouhaha. It was the third day of the University for Development Studies Tamale Campus SRC week celebration. The SRC was circumspect in hosting the UDS debate Society, after several critisms about their purported program lineup for the week celebration.

The debate commenced after the SHS quiz competition and was a tournament between SMHS and FOE. It was a battle of the opposition to refute the government's bill "This house would make autonomous, each UDS campus". All 8 speakers presented their claim to the house, but there was one gentleman who stood tall out of the lot. From his emotional spark to the artistic, yet glee inducing presentation, it was evident that the masses in the auditorium adored his apt speech. No wonder this decorated debater reached yet another milestone in his debating career and was adjudged the best speaker for the entire debate. His dexterity in the art is just marvellous. Norbert Kipo is a gem, polished and poised for UDS.

Norbert Kipo still remains the UDSTLC debate champion after he won it the previous year in the Dean's debate. This fine gentleman participated in last year's Ghana University Debate Championship and was adjudged the best institutional speaker for UDS, which saw team reps from all 4 campuses. He is currently the UDS SMHS debate society trainer. As the streak continues, so too will his legacy.....and the quest for redemption by his opponents.
At least, they live to fight another day.