The trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver linked to the accident that claimed the lives of Nigerian-born boxing star Anthony Joshua’s close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, has been postponed to February 25, 2026.
The hearing, which took place on Tuesday at the Sagamu Magistrate Court, was adjourned after prosecuting counsel, Richard Nigiwe, informed the court that only three of their four witnesses were present. Nigiwe explained that the adjournment was necessary to allow the prosecution “to duplicate the case file and submit it to the State Attorney General through the Department of Public Prosecution for advice.”
The defence, led by Olalekan Abiodun, objected, arguing that the prosecution “had sufficient time to complete this before today’s hearing.” However, the magistrate ruled that “in the interest of justice, the case should be adjourned to 25th February, 2026,” and directed the prosecuting counsel to duplicate the file and submit it to the Attorney General’s office.
After the court proceeding, the defence counsel said he agreed with the decision, while Mr Nigiwe declined to comment. The case stems from a crash that occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, when the Lexus SUV driven by Kayode collided with a stationary truck.
The accident left Ayodele and Ghami dead, while Anthony Joshua and Kayode sustained minor injuries. Kayode, who faces four charges, including dangerous, negligent driving and driving without a valid licence, was remanded in custody on January 2, and later granted bail in the sum of N5 million with two sureties.
The Ogun State Police Command said the driver remained remanded pending fulfilment of his bail conditions, while the case was adjourned to January 20 for trial. On January 4, a funeral prayer service for Ayodele and Ghami was held at the London Central Mosque. Prior to the repatriation of their remains, Joshua and his mother had visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay their respects.
The case has been adjourned to allow the prosecution to complete the required legal procedures, with the next hearing scheduled for February 25.