Hello all,
The moderators of this section have decided to introduce a monthly debate session as a way of raising the intellectual value of the section.
We are aware that debate goes on everyday here and indeed every thread is a debate, but the difference this would make is that it is going to be moderated and there shall be winners.
DATE:
We are proposing last Saturday and Sunday of every month (6-8pm Nigerian time, to be dubbed 'Weekend of Titans' or 'Political el-Classico' or any other fanciful name to add some colour to it)). First round on Saturday and final on Sunday. We are starting this October.
TOPIC:
The topic shall be drawn from contemporary political issues or any other topical issue. As much as possible, we shall avoid very sensitive and emotional topics.
DEBATERS
There shall be 4 debaters in each cycle (month), to be paired and the 2 winners slug it out at the finals. Debaters will be arrived at through voluntary indication of interest and/or nomination by members.
COORDINATORS
The Mods shall be coordinators and will not be part of the panel of judges.
JUDGES
We shall have a standing panel of 10 judges, nominated by members and mods. But only 5 shall be used in a round of debate. The 5 shall be arrived at based on their expertise on the subject, neutrality, non-connectedness to the topic etc. In choosing judges, consideration shall be given to posters known for their neutrality or middle-course approach to issues. e.g where Sanusi's CBN is being discussed, I cannot be part of Judges based on my history on NL.
My partner will come in to chip in more things.
Your input and opinion are welcomed in the meantine.
PRELIMINARY NOMINATION FOR JUDGES (to be pruned down to 10)
Nigerian (8 to be chosen)
1, PointB
2, Eziachi
3, Max siollun
4, Pukkah
5, e-Geurilla
6, Ajanlekoko
7, Paddy Lo
8, Northsap
9, Ufeolohun
10, Kilode
11, Rossik
12,Sagamite
13, Mikeansy
14, Akanbi Edu
15, Haka nai
16, HNOsegbe
17, Ballabriggs
18, Jason123
19,Edo girl
20, Sisi-skills
21, Coogar
22, Jomogbomo
23, Kobojunkie
24, Ogugua88
25, Odunnu
26, PhysicsQED
27, Afro_blue
Non-Nigerian (2 to be chosen)
TIMELINE: We shall reach a conclusion on Judges not later than Wednesday, October 10, so that we can begin discussion on October maiden edition.
