Police Arrest Ayitey Powers Over Alleged Death Threat Against NSA Director-General
Former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been arrested over an alleged threat of death against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo.
Emmanuel Frimpong
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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), Mr. Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the alleged threat was made on August 24, 2026, and led to the arrest of the 46-year-old former boxer.
The arrest follows the circulation of a video on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against the NSA Director-General.
The Police said Michael Ayitey Okai is currently in custody and is assisting with investigations into the matter.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action in accordance with the law.
The Command has also urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about the matter while investigations are ongoing.