Ayitey Powers Details 'Painful' Remand Experience and Financial Struggles Following Allegations of Threatening NSA Boss

Former Ghanaian professional boxer Ayitey Powers has broken his silence regarding a harrowing experience in remand following allegations that he threatened the life of Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The veteran fighter, known for his high-profile international career, described his time in detention as emotionally and physically degrading. Powers lamented the conditions of his incarceration, claiming that he was "treated like an animal" and expressing that the psychological pressure was so intense that, without his faith, he likely would have lost his sanity.

Reflecting on the toll the legal situation has taken on his mental well-being, Powers stated, "If not for God, I would have come out mad." The boxer’s emotional account highlights a significant personal crisis as he navigates the legal fallout from the alleged threats against the NSA Director-General. While the specifics of the threat were not detailed in the accounts, the impact of the resulting detention has clearly left the former sportsman in a state of distress, struggling to reconcile his past international success with his current legal predicament.

In addition to his legal troubles, Powers opened up about a dire financial situation that has left him unable to cover basic expenses, including an outstanding medical bill of GH₵1,000 at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). He attributed much of his financial instability to his foray into boxing promotion. Despite his global recognition and the earnings from his professional fighting days, Powers revealed that heavy investments in the promotional side of the sport did not yield the expected returns, leading to significant personal debt and economic hardship.

The plight of Ayitey Powers underscores the challenges faced by many former athletes who struggle to maintain financial security after retiring from active competition. His transition into boxing promotion, intended to contribute back to the sport, has instead become a source of financial ruin. As the case involving the NSA Director-General unfolds, Powers' situation serves as a stark reminder of the fragile nature of fame and the need for better financial and psychological support systems for Ghana's sporting icons as they transition out of the ring.