Emmanuel Opoku Audio By Carbonatix The Ghana Police Service has secured a conviction against Emmanuel Opoku, the 22-year-old who threatened police and military officers with death in a viral video. He was arrested on 7th May, 2026. On Friday, May 8, 2026, Emmanuel Opoku was put before the Jacobu District Court in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti region, on a charge of threat of death. He pleaded guilty and the court presided over by Her Worship Eugenia Adobea, convicted him on his own plea, but deferred sentencing to 9th June, 2026. Consequently, the convict was remanded into prison custody to reappear in court on 9th June for sentencing. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Emmanuel Opoku Jacobu District Court threat of death DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Police arrest suspect at Aplaku over threat of death Farmer arraigned over threat of death Businessman on bail over alleged threat of death Latest Stories Drenched but Unbroken: The resilience of a BECE candidate at the McDan Youth Connect4 minutes Princess Jannis Foundation CEO urges Ghanaians to celebrate Mothers wholeheartedly for their sacrifices12 minutes Court convicts man who threatened to kill police and military officers16 minutes Yaw Sarpong goes home: Family, Fans appeal to keep gospel legend’s music alive1 hour Ghana’s Ignorant Citizens & Predatory Regulators2 hours Ernest Chemists supports 100 mothers with GH₵200k medical bill intervention2 hours From Bare Floors to Desks: Wa East schools receive over 2,000 desks to improve learning conditions2 hours Ghana’s shoppers return—warily: Q1 2026 FMCG performance2 hours President Mahama breaks ground for 1,067-unit Green City Housing project in Ashanti Region2 hours Ho High Court restrains Akpevi and Tsadaviefe clans from holding outdooring or introduction ceremonies in Ziavi2 hours President Mahama announces affordable housing scheme for public sector workers3 hours FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference 2026 opens in Accra3 hours President Mahama raises concern over continued abuse of rent advance regulations3 hours Mothers enjoy fun activities and thrilling adventures at JoyFM’s Mummy’s Day Out3 hours Ibrahim Mahama offers to support xenophobic attack victim evacuated to Ghana3 hours