The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Aitey Okai, alias “Aitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death made against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo.
According to a statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on Monday, August 24, 2026, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested following a video circulating on social media in which he is alleged to have issued the threat.
The Police said Aitey Powers is currently in custody and 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 Police have also urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about the matter while investigations continue.
The arrest comes amid growing attention surrounding the video, with the Police assuring the public that the matter is being handled through the appropriate legal processes.
