{
  "id": 1461379,
  "title": "Bono East crowns Kintampo SHS, Gyarko Community Day SHS for national public speaking finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/bono-east-crowns-kintampo-shs-gyarko-community-day-shs-for-national",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T10:02:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bono-east-crowns-kintampo-shs-gyarko-community-day-shs-for-national-public-speaking-finals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bono East Region concluded its inaugural National Public Speaking Competition, with Kintampo Senior High School and Gyarko Community Day Senior High School securing the top spots as the region's delegates for the national finals. The inaugural event, held at Akumfi Ameyaw Senior High School's Assembly Hall, drew 12 senior high schools from across the region. The competition, spearheaded by Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Ghana Education Service (GES), aimed to cultivate confident speakers and future leaders who could leverage their voices for positive societal change. The contest, which went beyond being a mere competition, served as a testing ground for participating students to build their confidence, hone their abilities, and prepare for the national stage. Participants shared their experiences, emphasizing the challenges they faced but also the insights and confidence they gained. As the representatives of Bono East, Kintampo SHS and Gyarko Community Day SHS expressed excitement about competing at the national level, confident in their preparedness and the skills they had honed. Raymond Asiedu Amponsah, the Regional Programmes Coordinator, commended the students' efforts and predicted they would excel at the national stage, stressing the importance of developing speakers who would positively influence society. The initiative was seen as a vital step towards strengthening students' communication, critical-thinking, and research skills, integral components of the new educational curriculum. The maiden edition in Bono East, a region previously underrepresented in national oratory competitions, marked a significant milestone, with organizers optimistic about the potential for producing formidable speakers ready to compete at the national level. The competition, aligned with Speaker Bagbin's advocacy for responsible use of voice to influence change, fosters a new generation of Ghanaian youth who are proactive participants in national development.",
  "summary": "The historic event, held at the Akumfi Ameyaw SHS Assembly Hall, brought together twelve senior high schools from across the region in a contest that sought not only to crown the best orator but to cultivate a new generation of leaders capable of using their voices to drive societal change.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kintampo SHS and Gyarko Community Day SHS crowned as Bono East representatives",
    "12 senior high schools participated in inaugural regional competition",
    "Speakers' skills development aligned with national oratory advocacy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}