The case before the Ogun Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu has been adjourned for the third time, further delaying proceedings in a high-profile crash involving Anthony Joshua.
Presiding Magistrate Olufunmilayo Somefun postponed the hearing to April 16, 2026, after the prosecution disclosed it was not yet prepared to proceed. Lead prosecutor R.D. Kadiri, representing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), explained that new information received on the morning of the hearing needed to be reviewed and incorporated into the case file.
The court granted the request, giving the prosecution additional time to properly prepare its case. However, defence counsel Abiodun Olalekan expressed dissatisfaction with the repeated delays, warning that the adjournments were becoming a waste of time and urging the prosecution to be fully ready at the next hearing.
This marks the third postponement, following earlier adjournments to February 25 and March 17. Since taking over the case, the DPP has been working to strengthen evidence and prepare witnesses.
The defendant, Mobolaji, 46, who has worked as Joshua’s driver for years, is facing four charges, including dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, and driving without a valid licence. He has pleaded not guilty, maintaining through his lawyer that the crash resulted from brake failure, not reckless driving.
Mobolaji was previously granted bail set at ₦5 million with two sureties.
The incident occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and his team collided with a stationary truck. The accident claimed the lives of two key members of Joshua’s team — his personal trainer, Latif Ayodele (Latz), and strength coach Sina Ghami.
Both men were regarded as close allies of the boxing star. Joshua and Mobolaji sustained only minor injuries, with the former champion later confirming he was stable.
The tragic loss has deeply affected Joshua, who has continued to mourn the men he described as brothers, sharing emotional tributes even months after the incident.
Given Joshua’s global profile, the case has drawn widespread attention both locally and internationally. The repeated adjournments have only intensified public interest, as many await clarity on whether the crash was caused by negligence or mechanical failure.
The case is now set to resume on April 16, 2026.
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