{
  "id": 15745873,
  "title": "I’ll pursue all lawful avenues to clear my name – Embattled Obuasi SHTS headmaster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ill-pursue-all-lawful-avenues-to-clear-my-name-embattled-obuasi-shts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T13:15:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ill-pursue-all-lawful-avenues-to-clear-my-name-embattled-obuasi-shts-headmaster/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) headmaster Zakaria Abdulai has pledged to use all lawful means to clear his name following accusations of sexual abuse involving female students at the institution. In a letter to the NDC General Secretary, Abdulai announced his resignation from his position as Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Juaben Constituency and his withdrawal from the race for constituency chairmanship. The allegations, which involve more than 14 female students, have sparked demands for accountability and a comprehensive investigation. Despite maintaining his innocence, Abdulai expressed gratitude to those who have supported him during this difficult time, including friends, relatives, and well-wishers. The NDC National Chairman and Ashanti Regional Chairman have been informed of his decision. The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has called for Abdulai's removal and questioned the response of Ghana Education Service officials in Obuasi regarding the handling of the case. The investigation into the allegations is ongoing.",
  "summary": "The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, says he will devote his attention and resources to clearing his name following allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at the school. Mr Abdulai said this as he resigned as Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Juaben Constituency and withdrew […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Zakaria Abdulai, Obuasi SHTS headmaster, pledges to clear his name using lawful means",
    "Over 14 female students accused of sexual abuse, allegations ongoing",
    "Abdulai resigns from NDC position and race for constituency chairmanship"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Abdulai's resignation from political roles while fighting sexual abuse allegations signals a desperate attempt to preserve his reputation as investigations into the misconduct involving female students continue.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}