Obuasi SHTS Abuse Scandal: NDC Orders Headmaster Zakaria Abdulai To Quit Juaben Chairmanship Race

According to a report by Joy News on Monday October 19, 2026, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly directed the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw from the Juaben chairmanship race or risk being disqualified, according to the party’s Deputy National Communication Director, Julius Kwame Anthony.

The development comes amid public attention surrounding the alleged sexual abuse scandal involving Obuasi SHTS, which has raised concerns about accountability and the responsibilities of individuals holding positions of authority.

Speaking on the matter, Julius Kwame Anthony indicated that the party had instructed Abdulai to step aside from the contest for the chairmanship position in Juaben.

According to him, the headmaster must withdraw voluntarily or face disqualification from the race.

“The NDC has ordered the Obuasi SHTS headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw from the Juaben chairmanship race or be disqualified,” Julius Kwame Anthony stated.

The reported directive has brought the headmaster’s political ambitions into focus at a time when the controversy surrounding Obuasi SHTS continues to attract attention.

The party’s position, as communicated by Anthony, suggests that Abdulai’s participation in the Juaben chairmanship contest has become an issue requiring intervention by the NDC leadership.

However, further details regarding the reasons behind the directive, the specific conditions attached to the order and the timeline for compliance were not provided in the statement.

The controversy also raises broader questions about the relationship between public accountability and political participation, particularly when individuals holding institutional leadership positions become associated with matters attracting significant public scrutiny.

The Obuasi SHTS case has generated concern over the need for appropriate investigations and accountability in allegations involving sexual abuse.

Such allegations require careful handling by the relevant authorities, with due regard for the protection of affected persons and the rights of anyone accused of wrongdoing.

As of the information provided in the statement, no further details were available regarding Abdulai’s response to the NDC’s reported directive or whether he had agreed to withdraw from the Juaben chairmanship race.

The party’s next steps, as well as Abdulai’s decision, are expected to determine the immediate future of his participation in the contest.

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