Ayitey Powers arrested over alleged death threat against NSA Director-General
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old former professional boxer, Michael Ayitey Okai, alias “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Yaw Ampofo.
Michael Ayitey Okai, a 46-year-old former professional boxer, was arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command on August 24, 2026, for allegedly making a death threat against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Yaw Ampofo. This arrest came after a video circulated on social media allegedly showing Ayitey Powers making the threat.
At present, Ayitey Powers is in custody and is cooperating with the police investigation. The police have stated that their focus is on understanding the context of the alleged threat and deciding on the appropriate course of action in line with the law. The Accra Regional Police Command has warned the public against the dissemination of unverified information regarding the case while the investigation is ongoing.
The police have assured the public that the matter is being dealt with and that further actions will be taken based on the results of the investigation.
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