Anthony Joshua accident: Tinubu gives update after conversation with boxer

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President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is receiving the best medical care in Nigeria following an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday.

President Tinubu made this known in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday.
According to the statement, the president spoke with AJ and his mother over the phone.

“I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital.

“I also spoke with AJ’s mother and prayed for her. She was very appreciative of my call.

“Additionally, I spoke to Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was in the hospital with them. The governor assured me that he will do everything possible to ensure AJ receives the best possible attention,” the President said.

Earlier, in a statement on X, President Tinubu, who is currently abroad, expressed deep sorrow for the boxer following the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The statement read: “I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident. As a sportsman, you have always shown courage, discipline, and unwavering love for our country. These are qualities that have made you a source of national pride.

“In moments like this, we must encourage one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny.

“I pray for strength, wisdom, and grace for you during this painful period. May God grant you a speedy recovery and repose to the souls of the departed.”

According to ZINGTIE, AJ was involved in an accident in Nigeria that cost two lives.

The Federal Road Safety Corps blamed the tragedy on overspeeding.

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