The family of boxer Anthony Joshua, has questioned the motive behind the trial of the driver of the boxer over the December 29, 2025 car crash that led to the death of of two of Anthony’s friends.
The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was driving the former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua and two of his friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, when their Lexus SUV rammed into a stationary truck killing both Latif and Sina.
Kayode appeared before a court in Shagamu, Ogun State earlier today for multiple charges ranging from reckless driving as well as a charge of driving without license.
Reacting to the development, an Uncle of the boxer, Adedamola Joshua, asked if the whole trial is worth it.
“We are very lucky that our didn’t die. But taking this man to court is something we don’t see any reason for. This is my own personal opinion that the trial is not really worth it. Because we think accidents can happen anywhere in the world. We sense the opinion of the people of the town” is that “this man must be prosecuted. That he was over speeding”, he told AFP.
The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) in Ogun State, on the section of highway where the crash occurred, told AFP in the aftermath of December 29 incident that preliminary investigations showed the vehicle was traveling at excessive speed and suffered a burst tyre before the collision.
Kayode’s court appearance on Tuesday was brief, as the judge adjourned the case until February 25, 2026 after the prosecution requested a delay.
-9News Nigeria.
