The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Functional Executive Committee (FEC) has directed Zakaria Abdulai to step aside from his position as the party’s Juaben Constituency chairmanship candidate to allow for an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.
The directive follows further consideration of the allegations against Mr Abdulai, according to a press release issued by the party’s National Secretariat on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
The party said the decision was taken in the overriding interest of transparency and accountability and to allow for an unhindered investigation into the matter.
The directive updates an earlier press release dated October 19, 2026, concerning Mr Abdulai’s candidature in the Juaben Constituency.
In the statement signed by the NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party stressed that the decision should not be interpreted as a determination of the merits of the allegations against Mr Abdulai.
It said he remained entitled to the presumption of innocence while the investigation continued.
“This position is taken in good faith and is in no way a determination of the merits of the allegations against Mr Abdulai, who remains entitled to the presumption of innocence,” the statement said.
The party expressed confidence in the CID’s ability to conduct a thorough, fair and expeditious investigation, adding that its subsequent actions would be guided by the outcome.
The NDC has directed the Ashanti Regional Election Committee and the Juaben Constituency Election Committee to take note of the decision and act accordingly.
The statement did not disclose the specific allegations against Mr Abdulai or provide further details about the investigation.
