Accra Technical University (ATU) will, for the first time, host the Ghana Universities Debate Championship (GUDC) when the country’s largest tertiary debate competition takes place in Accra from October 6 –11, 2025.

The week-long championship will bring together debaters, judges, and volunteers from across Ghana for what is widely regarded as the flagship platform for sharpening intellectual discourse, critical thinking, and persuasive communication among students.

According to the Local Organising Committee (LOC), preparations are well advanced to ensure ATU delivers a memorable debut as host.

Chairman of the LOC, Dr Martin Owusu Amoamah, said, “This is a defining moment for Accra Technical University. Hosting GUDC 2025 affirms our institution’s commitment to grooming leaders and thinkers who can contribute meaningfully to society.

"We want every participant to leave here with not only competitive memories but also life-shaping experiences.”

Echoing that sentiment, Convener of GUDC 2025, Mr Michael Koranteng, described the championship as more than an intellectual contest.

“GUDC has always been about building a community of thinkers. It’s a space where ideas meet opportunities, where young people challenge themselves, and where networks for the future are formed. ATU is ready to set a new benchmark,” he said.

Beyond the debate rounds, GUDC 2025 will feature training workshops, social events, and networking sessions, offering participants a well-rounded experience.

As the countdown to October begins, the atmosphere at ATU is charged with anticipation, with organisers promising a championship that will leave a lasting mark on Ghana’s debate landscape.