Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has confirmed that aNigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is in a stable condition and undergoing comprehensive medical evaluation following a road traffic accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday.
The boxer was among the four occupants in a vehicle that collided with a stationary truck on the busy highway leading to the death of two of his aides.
In a statement on Monday, the governor said Joshua and another passenger were promptly evacuated to a specialised medical facility in Lagos, where they were subjected to thorough clinical assessments.
According to him, medical professionals have since confirmed that both patients are stable and do not require any emergency medical intervention at this time.
“A full medical team has been constituted and will continue to monitor them closely,” the statement said.
He further confirmed that Joshua is conscious and has been in direct contact with his family.
Reassuring the public about Joshua’s condition, Governor Abiodun noted that the accident tragically claimed the lives of two other occupants of the vehicle.
He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the loss as painful and irreparable, and prayed for strength and fortitude for them.
The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, said it is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that all affected persons receive the best possible medical care.
Meanwhile, former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed sympathy with world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, following his involvement in a tragic road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Monday.
In a condolence message released to the media, Amosun described the incident as saddening and most unfortunate, particularly as it resulted in the death of two members of Joshua’s team.
The former governor said the tragic loss serves as a reminder of the fragile and transient nature of life, while expressing gratitude that Joshua survived the incident.
“While we mourn this grievous loss, we give thanks to the Almighty God for sparing your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult moment,” Amosun said.
He prayed for Joshua’s quick and full recovery, while also seeking divine mercy for the deceased.
“I wish you a speedy and complete recovery, and I pray for the peaceful repose of the departed souls. May the good Lord comfort their families and loved ones, and grant them the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.
Amosun further extended his condolences to the bereaved families as well as the global boxing community, noting that the incident has been deeply felt beyond Nigeria’s shores.
