A Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has once again postponed the trial of the driver involved in the road crash that affected former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua. The case, presided over by Magistrate Olufunmilayo Somefun, has now been adjourned until June 2, 2026.
The delay marks the fourth adjournment, as prosecutors seek to amend the existing charges against the defendant, Adeniyi Mobolaji. He is currently facing a four-count charge, including dangerous driving resulting in death.
Mobolaji is also accused of reckless and negligent driving, operating a vehicle without due care, causing bodily harm, and damaging property. Additionally, he allegedly drove without a valid national driver’s licence, in violation of the Federal Highway Act.
During the latest court session, prosecuting counsel G. O. Ogunyomi requested more time to file updated charges. The request was granted by Magistrate Somefun without opposition from the defence.
Defence counsel Abiodun Olalekan later stated that the adjournment was necessary to ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved.
The 46-year-old driver was behind the wheel during the fatal crash on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident claimed the lives of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.
Reports indicate that the Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck. While Joshua and the driver sustained only minor injuries, the two members of his team died at the scene.
Joshua was later discharged from hospital after being declared medically stable. The deaths of Ayodele and Ghami deeply affected the global boxing community, where both men were regarded as key figures in the champion’s training camp.
Their remains were subsequently repatriated to the United Kingdom, where a funeral prayer was held on January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.
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