Former boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, also known as Ayitey Powers, has been released from custody. The Dansoman Circuit Court dismissed the charges against him on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
The case involved an alleged death threat made against Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, the Director-General of the National Sports Authority. Ayitey Powers had been remanded for one week before his court appearance.
The court decided to discontinue the proceedings against Ayitey Powers. This means the legal action against him has ended.
Ayitey Powers appeared before the court as required. The decision to drop the case was made by the court itself.