Police arrest former boxer Ayitey Powers over alleged death threat
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo. According to the Police, the alleged threat was made on Monday, August 24, 2026, and subsequently circulated in a video […]
The Accra Regional Police Command has apprehended Michael Ayitey Okai, formerly a professional boxer, better known as "Ayitey Powers," on allegations of issuing a death threat to the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo. The alleged threat was allegedly made on Monday, August 24, 2026, and subsequently disseminated in a video on social media.
Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, announced the arrest in a statement dated Monday. According to the Police, the 46-year-old ex-boxer is currently held in custody and cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and ascertain the appropriate legal response.
The Police have also cautioned the public against disseminating unverified information regarding the incident while the case proceeds.
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