About Us
We want to meet you! Know more
A Few Words
About Us
The ATU Debate Society was founded in 2021 by Mr. Eric Asamoah Awuah and His Excellency Seyram to promote critical thinking, eloquence, and leadership. Operating under the Dean of Students Affairs, it has been coached by Mr. Michael Koranteng since its inception. With Dr. Martin Owusu Amoamah as its life patron and Ms. Deborah Tettey as the current president, the society continues to nurture skilled debaters.
Guided by its motto, Think, Speak, Lead, and its colours, Royal Blue and Gold, it strives for excellence.
Coach Koranteng,
Coach
What do we stand for?
Our mission is to provide the best debate & public speaking...
training to our members, while ensuring that we create a balance between one’s academics and debate as a extra curricular activity. We also envision becoming the backbone of the University to train its next generation of self-expressive people who are ready to lend their voices to positive advocacy and conversations of local national and international interest.
Coaching Staff
Michael Koranteng (Coach Koranteng) & Richmond Roberts (Assistant Coach)
Tournaments we attend
WUDC: ATUDS is soon to make an appearance at the World Universities Debate Championship 2027.
Safety
PAUDC: We are two time participants in the Pan-African Universities Debate Championship in Lome-Togo, and Kampala-Uganda
Experience
GUDC: We are three time participants in the Ghana Universities Debate Championship in University of Ghana, KNUST and University of Cape Coast.
Activities
Open Debate Championships: We have participated in two other editions of the kumasi Debate Open (Africa’s biggest Debate Open), Accra Open, MDO etc.
Know More!
Our History
The ATU Debate Society was founded in 2021 by Mr. Eric Asamoah Awuah, the Founder and Director of Speech Forces Organization, in collaboration with His Excellency Seyram, who was then the SRC Vice President in charge of Debate.
Established with the vision of fostering critical thinking, eloquence, and leadership among students, the society has since become a hub for intellectual discourse and competitive debating at Accra Technical University.
Since its inception, the society has operated under the auspices of the Dean of Students Affairs, ensuring institutional support for its growth. Mr. Michael Koranteng has served as the dedicated coach since 2021, playing a pivotal role in training and mentoring debaters to excel in national and international tournaments. The society’s commitment to excellence is further reinforced by the guidance of its life patron, Dr. Martin Owusu Amoamah.
With the motto Think, Speak, Lead, the ATU Debate Society embodies the values of analytical reasoning, articulate expression, and impactful leadership. Its official colours, Royal Blue and Gold, symbolize wisdom, prestige, and excellence. Under the leadership of its current president, Ms. Deborah Tettey, the society continues to nurture a new generation of skilled debaters, shaping the future of discourse and leadership at ATU.
Years since founded
Medals & Awards
New Members in 2025
Years of Coaching Staff Experience
Current Executives
Coaching Staff
