Matters That Matter: Awo Hall Triumphs as Kuti Loses




By Ibukun Keyamo

ASIDO Campus Network unveiled a spectacle of eloquence during the preliminary round of their highly anticipated "Matters That Matter" Inter-Hall Oratory Contest. Held at the Faculty of the Social Sciences Large Lecture Theatre, the stage was set for a cerebral clash like no other.

Focused on the critical issue of combating suicide, the event fulfilled its promise of transforming words into impactful action. An eager audience comprising students, faculty, and inquisitive minds gathered in anticipation of a thrilling competition.

The atmosphere buzzed with energy as the first duel kicked off, with Zik Hall's Olanrewaju Oyedijo facing off against Muiz Ajayi of Bello Hall. Bello emerged victoriously, impressively scoring 87%, demonstrating a profound commitment to the cause.

Representing Indy Hall, Moboluwarin Ogunleye entered the LLT like a lone warrior, ready to conquer hearts and minds with his eloquence. Queens Hall chose not to participate, but Ogunleye, dressed to impress, emerged with an aggregate score of 79.67%, securing a spot in the finals.

ABH and Mellanby Halls, backed by fervent supporters, delved into the topic, "#LoveAndLight: A Culture of Performative Anti-Suicide Advocacy in our Digitalized World." In a photo-finish battle, Mofiolashade Olajuwon of ABH triumphed with a staggering 83.67%, narrowly outpacing Premier Man, Courage Uwokhori, who displayed formidable skills with 81.67%.

In an unexpected turn, Tedder Hall stood alone in the spotlight, unopposed, as Idia Hall was conspicuously absent. Tedder's lone warrior, though facing an empty battlefield, garnered 59%, leaving room for improvement. However, they advanced directly to the finals.

In a stunning twist, Kuti Hall, the reigning champions of Jaw War 2023, engaged in a fierce oratory duel against the formidable Awo Hall. The question on everyone's lips was whether Kuti had grown complacent, intoxicated by their prior victory.

Awo Hall, representing the female warriors of the university, delivered a compelling performance that nearly made one forget the absence of the other two female halls. Awo's speaker, Adewumi Obisesan, emerged as the "Best Speaker" of the contest with an aggregate score of 87%.

Despite their previous triumph, Kuti emerged with a distant 61.17%.


As the dust settled, Awo Hall, Bello Hall, Alexander Brown Hall, Indy Hall, and Tedder Hall emerged as victors in their respective duels, securing their places in the upcoming finals on the 30th of September.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a captivating finale as these hall representatives continue their fight against suicide through the power of speech. The journey to make a difference has only just begun, and ASIDO Campus Network is leading the way.

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