The ongoing trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver linked to the road accident involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, has been postponed until November 17.
Kayode is standing trial over the December 2025 collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, an incident that left Anthony Joshua injured and claimed the lives of two members of his team. The matter was heard on Thursday at a magistrate court in Ogun State, where the next hearing date was fixed after the case had earlier been moved from September 10.
The 46-year-old defendant is facing several traffic-related allegations arising from the fatal crash. The charges include dangerous driving resulting in death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without proper care and attention, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence.
According to the prosecution, Kayode was allegedly trying to pass another vehicle when the SUV transporting Anthony Joshua and members of his entourage ran into a truck that had stopped on the road. The collision had devastating consequences for the group, who were reportedly travelling to Ogun State to visit Joshua’s father.
Anthony Joshua, one of Britain’s most recognised boxing figures and a former two-time world heavyweight champion, survived the accident. He received treatment for injuries sustained in the crash and was later released after doctors confirmed he was fit to leave medical care.
However, two close members of his support team did not survive. Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, died in the incident, along with Sina Ghami, who worked as his strength and conditioning coach. Their deaths sent shockwaves through the boxer’s camp and the wider sporting community.
The tragedy drew major public attention because of Anthony Joshua’s international profile and the serious loss suffered by his team. The British heavyweight boxer has built a global following through his achievements in the ring, including winning world titles and representing Great Britain at the Olympic Games. News that he had been involved in a serious road accident therefore quickly became a major talking point among fans and sports observers.
In previous court proceedings, police gave further details about the circumstances surrounding the investigation. Officers told the court that the vehicles involved in the crash had already been removed from the scene before investigators arrived. That development has formed part of the information being considered as the authorities work to establish exactly what led to the collision.
The case centres on whether Kayode’s actions behind the wheel contributed to the crash and whether he failed to meet the legal standards expected of a driver on a busy highway. Prosecutors are expected to continue presenting their case when the matter resumes in November, while the defence will have an opportunity to respond to the allegations.
For now, the adjournment means there will be no immediate conclusion in a case that has been closely followed since it opened in January. The magistrate court’s decision to shift the hearing to November 17 gives both sides more time before proceedings continue.
As the legal process moves forward, attention will remain on the evidence presented in court and on the search for accountability following the crash. For Anthony Joshua, the incident was not only a personal ordeal but also a painful loss for his professional team. The deaths of Ayodele and Ghami remain at the heart of the case as the court prepares to hear further arguments later this year.
