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Ghana boxing dispute and death threat allegations

Overview

The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) requested that the Ghana Police Service investigate and prosecute boxer Michael Nii Ayitey Okai, known as ‘Ayitey Powers’, following allegations that he made death threats against Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), via social media. The GBIMC described the alleged actions as “criminal and cowardly” and initiated disciplinary proceedings against the boxer.

On August 24, 2026, the Accra Regional Police Command arrested Okai after a video circulated on social media in which he purportedly threatened to kill the NSA Director-General. Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng confirmed the arrest, noting that Okai is in custody and cooperating with investigators. Authorities are currently working to establish the circumstances surrounding the video.

On August 27, 2026, the Dansoman Circuit Court remanded Okai for one week as he faces charges of threat of death. Prosecutors stated that the video, which the Greater Accra Regional Police Command intercepted on August 18, 2026, featured Okai saying, “You, Yaw Ampofo, I will shoot you with a gun.”

During court proceedings, it was noted that Okai admitted to making the statement in his caution statement, claiming the remarks were made out of anger. Okai has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is scheduled to return to court on September 2, 2026.

Entities

Yaw Ampofo Ankrah · National Sports Authority · Samir Captan · Michael Nii Ayitey Okai · Yaw Ampofo

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Ayitey Powers remanded for alleged death threat against NSA director

    Former boxer Michael Ayitey Okai has been remanded for one week after allegedly threatening to shoot Ghana’s National Sports Authority Director-General in a viral social media video.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources
    Ayitey Powers arrested for alleged death threat against Ghana NSA chief

    Former boxer Ayitey Powers was arrested in Ghana after a video surfaced alleging he made death threats against Yaw Ampofo, the Director-General of the National Sports Authority.

  3. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ghana boxing committee seeks arrest of Ayitey Powers

    The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee has called for the arrest of boxer Ayitey Powers following alleged death threats made against the Director General of the National Sports Authority.

Sources

adomonline.com · asaaseradio.com · ashantireport.com · chale.news · gbcghanaonline.com · ghanaguardian.com · ghanamma.com · gharticles.com · myjoyonline.com · theghanareport.com

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