TINUBU SPEAKS WITH ANTHONY JOSHUA, MOTHER AFTER FATAL OGUN ROAD ACCIDENT
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held telephone conversations with Nigerian-British boxing star, Anthony Joshua, and his mother following the tragic road accident in Ogun State that left Joshua injured and claimed the lives of two of his associates.
According to a State House press release on Monday, the President personally called Joshua to convey his condolences over the loss of his aides and to wish him a speedy recovery. Tinubu said the former heavyweight boxing champion assured him that he was receiving quality medical care at the hospital.
“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,” the President said.
Tinubu also disclosed that he spoke with Joshua’s mother to offer prayers and words of comfort, noting that she expressed deep appreciation for the gesture.
In addition, the President said he contacted Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, who was at the hospital with Joshua at the time of the call. The governor assured him that all necessary measures were being taken to ensure the boxer received the best possible medical attention.
Earlier, President Tinubu, who is currently outside the country, had expressed sympathy with Joshua in a statement posted on X, describing the incident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as unfortunate and painful.
“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,” Tinubu said.
He added that moments of tragedy call for unity and mutual encouragement, while praying for strength, wisdom and grace for the boxer and the families of the deceased.
The accident, which occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, has continued to draw nationwide attention, with investigations into its cause ongoing.
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