A Nigerian blogger has expressed profound sadness over the tragic road accident involving world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua, pinpointing overspeeding as the primary cause and suggesting two critical measures that could have averted the disaster.
The Tragic Incident and Blogger's Analysis
The fatal accident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It claimed the lives of two valued members of Anthony Joshua's team: Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele. Blogger Fidelis Ozuawala, sharing his thoughts on the incident, firmly attributed the crash to excessive speed rather than poor road conditions or inadequate emergency response.
In a detailed Facebook post, Ozuawala outlined two specific moves the boxing champion could have made to potentially prevent the tragedy. "If Anthony Joshua moved with a personal professional driver and at least a convoy, that would have been averted," he stated. He emphasized that the accident was a clear case of lost control due to high speed.
Public Reaction and Eyewitness Accounts
The blogger's post sparked significant conversation online, with many Nigerians weighing in on the perennial issues of road safety and reckless driving on the expressway. Ozuawala urged people to watch available footage of the aftermath for context, noting that the involved trailer was parked far off the road, with enough space between it and the driving lane.
Reactions compiled from social media reveal a consensus on the overspeeding narrative. One commenter, Oni Niyi Joshua, noted the good condition of that particular stretch of road, dismissing potholes as a factor. Another, ASA Stitches & Accessories, called for an end to "VVIP driving madness" and increased road safety presence. An alleged eyewitness, Amange K Taver, corroborated the account, stating it was a clear case of over speeding where the driver lost control and veered off the road into a stationary truck.
A Somber Reflection on Life and Mortality
In a poignant twist, the report recalls an old video where Anthony Joshua himself shared a cryptic philosophy on life and death. The heavyweight boxer reflected on how material pursuits become irrelevant in the face of mortality, using a visit to his elderly grandfather as an illustration of shifting life priorities with age.
This tragic event on one of Nigeria's busiest highways has reignited crucial conversations about driver responsibility, the culture of speed, and the measures public figures and ordinary citizens alike can take to ensure safer travel. The blogger concluded his thoughts with a prayer: "May adrenaline rush not cost us our lives (Amen)."
