President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spoken with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and his mother following the tragic car accident in Ogun State that left Joshua injured and claimed the lives of two of his close associates, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, Peak Newspaper reports
In a statement released by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said he personally conveyed his condolences to Joshua over the loss. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital,” Tinubu noted.
The president also spoke with Joshua’s mother, offering prayers and words of comfort, and contacted Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was at the hospital. Abiodun assured Tinubu that Joshua would receive the best possible medical attention.
Earlier, Tinubu—currently abroad—expressed sympathy in a post on X, describing Joshua as a source of national pride and praying for his recovery. “I pray for strength, wisdom, and grace for you during this painful period. May God grant you a speedy recovery and repose to the souls of the departed,” he wrote.
Joshua and his associates were in Nigeria for the Yuletide celebrations following his recent victory over YouTuber Jake Paul. Hours before the accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Joshua had shared a video of himself and Latif playing table tennis.
