KEY POINTS
- Court adjourned the driver’s trial to March 17 so prosecutors can prepare.
- Defendant faces charges including dangerous driving causing death.
- Crash killed two of Joshua’s close trainers and shook the boxing community.
Proceedings in the case involving the driver of Anthony Joshua have once again been postponed after the Ogun Magistrate Court 1 granted an adjournment to allow the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) time to prepare.
Magistrate Olufumilayo Somefun approved the request and fixed March 17, 2026, for further hearing.
The delay marks the second adjournment since the DPP’s office assumed responsibility for prosecuting the matter.
The defendant, Adeniyi Mobolaji, is standing trial over a road crash that led to fatalities and injuries. He faces charges including:
- Dangerous driving causing death
- Reckless and negligent driving
- Driving without due care leading to bodily harm and property damage
- Driving without a valid national driver’s licence
The prosecution requested additional time to review evidence and prepare its case, which the court deemed reasonable before granting the adjournment.
Background: Crash That Claimed Two Lives
The case stems from a December 29, 2025 accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, when a Lexus SUV driven by Mobolaji collided with a stationary truck.
The crash claimed the lives of Joshua’s close associates — his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami — both regarded as key figures in his professional camp. Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries and were treated before being discharged.
Following the tragedy, Joshua and his mother visited a Lagos funeral home to pay their respects before the remains of Ayodele and Ghami were repatriated.
Funeral prayers were later held in the United Kingdom at the London Central Mosque, drawing tributes from across the global boxing community.
The deaths deeply affected the athlete’s training circle and sparked widespread condolences from fans and sports figures worldwide.
