By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua

The Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan, on Tuesday, 26th November, 2024, commenced its annual debate contest known as ‘Jaw War’.

This edition, tagged “Jaw War: Rise of Legends” started with preliminary rounds for halls of residences, which saw ten different halls of residence paired against each other.

The event had Alexander Brown Hall in a face off with Obafemi Awolowo Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall against Kenneth Mellanby Hall, Queen Idia Hall against Kenneth Mellanby Hall, Great Independence Hall against Lord Tedder Hall and Queen Elizabeth 2 Hall against Sultan Bello Hall.

Each team had two speakers who spoke for 5 and 3 minutes respectively.

In the end, Obafemi Awolowo Hall defeated Alexander Brown Hall by (71.6% to 66%); Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall defeated Ransome Kuti Hall (67.3% to 65.1%); Queen Idia Hall defeated Kenneth Mellanby Hall (76.1% to 61.6%); Great Independence Hall defeated Lord Tedder Hall (72.5% to 72.25%) and Queen Elizabeth 2 Hall defeated Sultan Bello Hall (66.8% to 66.6%).

Amoo Oluwabukunmi, who spoke for Queen Idia hall was adjudged the best speaker for the night.