Anthony Joshua’s uncle questioned whether a trial was “really worth it” as the driver accused of causing the automobile accident that killed two of Joshua’s companions and injured Joshua appeared in a Nigerian court today.
Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, and two of his pals, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, were being driven by 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode when their Lexus SUV collided with a stationary lorry, according to AFP.
In addition to an allegation of driving without a license, Kayode is facing other charges of dangerous driving.
Outside the courtroom in Sagamu, in the southwest of the country, Kayode, wearing dark pants and a hoodie, looked dejected and attempted to dodge the cameras of the reporters.
“We are really fortunate that our son survived. At the boxer’s family home, Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, told our correspondent, “But we don’t see any reason for taking this man to court.”
“I believe that the trial is not worth it. since we believe that mishaps might occur anywhere in the world.
“We sense the opinion of the people of the town” is that “this man must be prosecuted,” he continued. because he was driving too fast.
Following the December 29 incident, our correspondent was informed by the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) in Ogun State, which is responsible for the highway segment where the collision took place, that initial investigations revealed the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed and had a burst tire prior to the collision.
Kayode’s court appearance today was short since the prosecution asked for a delay, and the judge postponed the case until February 25.
Olalekan Abiodun, his attorney, told reporters outside the courthouse that he consented to the postponement “in the interest of justice.”
Joshua and Kayode suffered minor injuries, but Ayodele and Ghami perished at the site, according to Nigerian police and state officials.
According to British media, Joshua’s personal trainer was Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach for a long time was Ghami.
Our correspondent was informed by Adedamola Joshua that Kayode had been his nephew’s driver for three years and that no complaints had ever been made.
His nephew, a Nigerian-born British citizen, regularly travels to southwest Nigeria, where he has relatives and acquaintances.
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