President Bola Tinubu had a phone conversation with Nigerian-British boxing star Anthony Joshua and his mother after Joshua was involved in a tragic car accident in Ogun State. Two of Joshua's associates, Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele, lost their lives in the crash, while Joshua sustained minor injuries.
Tinubu expressed his condolences to Joshua and prayed for his recovery, saying, "I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident. As a sportsman, you have always shown courage, discipline, and unwavering love for our country." He also spoke with Joshua's mother, offering prayers and words of comfort ¹ ² ³.
The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with reports indicating excessive speed and wrongful overtaking as possible causes. Governor Dapo Abiodun assured Tinubu that Joshua would receive the best medical attention ⁴ ⁵ ⁶.
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