Students from the Ashesi University have beaten five top universities to emerge winners of the maiden model democracy 2016\u00a0Inter-Schools Debate held at the British Council in Accra.<\/p>\n
The Inter-school debate, which was to provide students the platform to express their arguments on topical issues of national interest, featured, Ashesi University, University of Ghana, Ghana Institute of Journalism, University of Professional Studies Accra, Lancaster University and Zenith College.<\/p>\n
It was organised by Edufair Ghana Foundation, and sponsored by Royal Bank. It was on the topic: \u201cWinner Takes All vs Proportional Representation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kwabena Twumasi Ankrah and Bryan Achiampong who represented Ashesi University had 87 points to carry the day and as part of their prize, received GH\u20b5 3,000, two tablets, a plaque and certificates.<\/p>\n
The University of Ghana placed second with 70 points and received GH\u20b5 2,000, and two tablets whilst Ghana Institute of Journalism was third with 64 points receiving two tablets.<\/p>\n
The competition, that lasted nearly three hours, was described by many spectators as \u201cimpressive\u2019\u2019 and a great step that encouraged discussions that were constructive, useful, and supported meaningful exchanges that promoted awareness on complex national issues.<\/p>\n
Ashesi University argued for Proportional Representation in Government, saying it brought about political inclusiveness and the reduction of political marginalisation.<\/p>\n
They said it allowed every voice to be represented in the electoral system.<\/p>\n
They said when people were not heard, they became desperate and did things which most often were not right.<\/p>\n
Ms Ewura-Esi Enyimayew, Executive Director, Edufair Ghana Foundation said the debate was\u00a0\u00a0to unleash and tap into the sharp minds of young intellectuals with leadership potential by empowering them to think critically and build their confidence to provide well researched solutions to complex and non-complex national issues annually.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe quest for improving quality in education does not rest on the shoulder of the government alone, but a shared responsibility and as stakeholders it behooves on them to play a role to achieve tangible and satisfying results,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She said the Foundation\u2019s vision was to position Ghana as the destination for education in Africa and \u201cas we strive to achieve this vision numerous initiatives will be rolled out, one of such initiatives is the Model Democracy\u2019\u2019, she said.<\/p>\n
Dr Kwame Baah-Nuakoh, Vice President, Marketing, Research and Corporate Affairs of \u00a0Royal Bank in an interview expressed commitment to support intellectual discourse.<\/p>\n
Dr Baah-Nuakoh commended the participants.<\/p>\n
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Source: GNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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