Former boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, commonly referred to as Ayitey Powers has been arrested by the police for an alleged death threat.
The Accra Regional Police Command in a statement issued Monday evening said the 46-year-old former professional boxer has been arrested over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
The Police said the arrest on Monday, August 24, 2026, followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police said investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action in accordance with the law.
The Accra Regional Police Command has also urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while investigations continue.
