UniMAC wins 2026 Commonwealth Day Debate Competition at Ghana’s Parliament

Students of the University of Media Arts and Communication have emerged winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Day Debate Competition held at the Parliament of Ghana in Accra.

The competition, organised by Parliament in collaboration with the STAR Ghana Foundation, brought together six universities to debate issues related to governance, parliamentary practice and democratic participation.

Winners group photo

Participating institutions included the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University for Development Studies, Central University, University of Business and Integrated Development Studies and UniMAC.

The motion for the debate asked participants to examine whether “Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in the Commonwealth truly translates into real economic opportunities for its university graduates.”

UniMAC’s winning team was led by Level 400 Journalism student Titus Owusu Darko, who delivered the principal speech opposing the motion, alongside Level 400 Development Communication student Precious Akos Agrobesa, who supported the argument with detailed evidence and analysis.

After three rounds of deliberation, the UniMAC team stood out for its well-researched arguments, persuasive delivery and confident presentation, securing the overall victory.

In recognition of their performance, the university received a cash prize of GHS 10,000, a commemorative plaque and medals of excellence.

Titus Owusu Darko and Precious Akos Agrobesa

The final rankings placed UniMAC in first position, followed by KNUST in second place and Central University in third.

The University for Development Studies finished fourth, while the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies placed fifth. The University of Ghana finished sixth.

Judges at the competition commended all participating universities for their research depth, critical reasoning and confidence during the debates. They encouraged students to continue engaging in debates and academic discussions that promote critical thinking and national development.

The Commonwealth Day Debate forms part of activities organised annually by Parliament to expose students to parliamentary procedures, legislative debate and democratic governance while encouraging young people to participate in public policy discussions across the Commonwealth.

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