Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), has officially resigned from his position as Secretary of the Juaben Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a letter addressed to the Party’s General Secretary on October 20, 2026, Abdulai also announced the immediate withdrawal of his candidacy for Constituency Chairman in the upcoming party elections.
Abdulai stated in the letter that this decision was made to “devote attention and resources to pursuing all lawful avenues to clear my name and vindicate my position.”
He expressed gratitude to friends and supporters who have always believed in his innocence, and stated that he looks forward to returning to political activity once the matter is resolved.
Copies of the letter were sent to the NDC National Chairman and the Ashanti Regional Chairman.
The Ministry of Education had directed the immediate suspension of Zakaria Abdulai following allegations of sexual misconduct against a female student.
The number of students alleging sexual abuse against Zakaria Abdulai rose from 16 to 19, JoyNews investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni disclosed.
