Juaben NDC Secretary Zakaria Abdulai Resigns, Withdraws Chairmanship Bid

The incumbent Secretary of the Juaben Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.

In a letter dated October 20, 2026, and addressed to the General Secretary of the NDC at the J.J. Rawlings House, Accra, Mr. Abdulai also formally withdrew his candidature for the position of Constituency Chairman in the forthcoming NDC constituency elections.

"I write to formally notify you of my decision to resign from my position as the incumbent Secretary of the Juaben Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with immediate effect. I also wish to formally withdraw my candidature for the position of Constituency Chairman in the forthcoming NDC constituency elections, effective immediately," the letter stated.

Mr. Abdulai expressed gratitude to his friends, relatives and well-wishers for standing by him and maintaining faith in his innocence in the face of allegations levelled against him and his office.

"I wish to express my profound gratitude to my friends, relatives, and all well-wishers who have stood by me and maintained their faith in my innocence in the face of the allegations levelled against me and my office."

He also thanked the NDC for the opportunity to serve the party as both a member and an officer, describing it as a privilege to contribute to the growth and development of a political tradition he deeply loves and cherishes.

The former secretary said he intends to devote his attention and resources to pursuing all lawful avenues to clear his name and vindicate his position.

"At this time, I intend to devote my attention and resources to pursuing all lawful avenues to clear my name and vindicate my position. I remain hopeful that, once these matters are resolved, I will be able to return to active political engagement and continue contributing to the ideals and aspirations of the NDC," he added.

Copies of the resignation letter were sent to the National Chairman of the NDC and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party.