The Luv FM Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate is back for its seventh edition, kicking off on Monday, August 10, in the Ashanti Region. The annual inter-schools competition brings together 20 senior high schools to engage in debates on pressing national issues.
Debating the Issues that Matter
The Luv FM Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate is more than just a contest to determine the best debating school. According to event coordinator Eric Nkoom, "the competition is designed to expose young people to national issues and encourage them to critically examine the challenges facing Ghana while proposing practical and innovative solutions." This approach allows participants to develop their own understanding of national problems, challenge existing perspectives, and come up with ideas that could contribute to addressing some of the country's longstanding challenges.
Sponsoring a Brighter Future
This year's edition has secured the support of several sponsors, including Amansie Community Bank, Holy Insecticide Spray, New Generation Investment Services (NGIS), Didi Shito, St. Ben Jewelry, Serpo Mystical Pen, Otuasekan Community Bank, Bigoo, Tamak Education, The Seed Travel, and Lele Rice. Their contributions will not only support the competition but also provide valuable exposure and opportunities for the participating students.
The Road to Leadership
The debate competition has already provided a platform for past participants to benefit from scholarship opportunities to pursue their education locally and internationally. The ability to research a problem, defend an argument, listen to opposing views, and propose solutions could be the foundation for the kind of leadership Ghana will need in the years ahead. As the competition grows, expectations are high for another series of thought-provoking debates, intense intellectual exchanges, and innovative ideas from some of the brightest students in the Ashanti Region.
The Competition Unfolds
The 2026 edition of the Luv FM Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate will be live on Luv 99.5Fm and its social media platforms as well as JoyPrime and JoyLearning on the MultiTV platform. Finalists will be rewarded for their hard work, research, and creative submissions, with prizes announced at the beginning of the competition and subject to the level of sponsorship secured for the year. The organisers are calling on supporters, parents, teachers, and old students to rally behind participating schools and make the competition not only intellectually stimulating but also exciting and memorable.
Source: Joy Online
