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, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.

According to a press release issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on August 24, 2026, the 46 year old former boxer was arrested in connection with an alleged threat made against the NSA boss.

The arrest follows a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat.

“The arrest follows a video circulating on social media in which the suspect is alleged to have issued the threat” the statement said.

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The Police said the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.

“The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public that investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and to take appropriate action in accordance with the law,” the statement added.

The Accra Regional Police Command assured the public that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law once investigations are completed.

The Police have also urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about the matter while investigations remain ongoing.



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