By Crystal Ugoeze
A Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of the driver involved in the car crash linked to former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua to June 2, 2026.
The case, heard at Magistrate’s Court 1 and presided over by Magistrate Olufunmilayo Somefun, was adjourned to allow the prosecution to file an amended charge.
The defendant, Adeniyi Mobolaji, is facing a four-count charge bordering on dangerous and reckless driving resulting in death. Other charges include driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and property damage, as well as operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence.
This marks the third adjournment of the case, as the prosecution seeks to strengthen its case.
Following the court session, defence counsel Abiodun Olalekan stated that the adjournment was necessary to ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved.
Mobolaji, 46, was behind the wheel of a Lexus SUV that crashed into a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025. The accident claimed the lives of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.
While Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries and were treated, the deaths of Ayodele and Ghami sent shockwaves through the global boxing community. Both men were regarded as key members of Joshua’s team.
Their remains were later repatriated to the United Kingdom, where funeral prayers were held in their honour on January 4, 2026.