Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been remanded into police custody for one week over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
Ayitey Powers appeared before the Dansoman Circuit Court on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a day after he was arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command.
He is expected to reappear in court on September 2, 2026, as police investigations into the alleged threat continue.
The former boxer reportedly reported himself to the police after being invited to the Accra Regional Police Headquarters over a video circulating on social media, in which he was allegedly seen threatening Ampofo Ankrah.
He was subsequently arrested, detained and processed for court following calls from the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) for his arrest and prosecution.
The GBIMC described the alleged conduct as unacceptable and urged the Ghana Police Service to investigate the matter and take appropriate action.
The committee has also commenced disciplinary proceedings against Ayitey Powers, which could have further consequences for his standing within Ghana’s boxing community.
Meanwhile, the police have urged the public to refrain from circulating unverified information as investigations into the alleged threat continue.
Source: joynews
