Police Arrest Former Boxer Ayitey Powers Over Alleged Death Threat Against NSA Boss

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 Ankrah.

According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the circulation of a video on social media in which he is alleged to have issued the threat.

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

The Accra Regional Police Command said it would take appropriate action in accordance with the law after completing its investigations.

The Command has also urged the public to refrain from circulating unverified information about the incident while the investigation remains ongoing.

The arrest comes days after the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) called on the Police to investigate and take legal action against Ayitey Powers over alleged death threats directed at the NSA Director-General. The committee had described such threats against a public official as unacceptable and announced disciplinary proceedings against the former boxer.