A Nigerian legal practitioner has stirred public discourse with his explanation for why British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua survived a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two members of his team.
The Fatal Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The incident occurred when the Lexus SUV carrying Anthony Joshua and his entourage collided with a stationary truck along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident, which happened recently, resulted in minor injuries for the world heavyweight boxer but proved tragic for his close associates.
Sina Ghami, Joshua's strength and conditioning coach, and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, his fitness trainer, both lost their lives in the collision. The boxer is currently receiving treatment for his injuries at a hospital in Lagos.
Legal Perspective on Survival
In a now-viral post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), a barrister identified as @Allezamani proposed a straightforward reason for Joshua's survival. The lawyer asserted that the boxer's seating position was the decisive factor.
"Anthony Joshua is alive today because he was behind the driver," the lawyer tweeted. "Do with this information whatever you will."
The tweet quickly gained massive traction, amassing over 34,000 likes, 2,000 retweets, 500 comments, and 4.7 million views at the time of reporting, sparking a wide range of reactions from the online community.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The lawyer's theory did not go unchallenged. Many Nigerians who reacted to the post attributed Joshua's survival to divine intervention rather than mere seating arrangement.
One user, @TWEETORACLE, countered strongly: "He survived the car crash simply cos of the Mercy and Grace of God. It was NOT his time yet... His survival had nothing to do with his seating position. It is God that SAVES."
Other reactions highlighted different perspectives:
- @AG_knocks pointed to vehicle safety and infrastructure: "It was a Lexus with a lot of airbags and safety features…still those guys died because of absence of emergency medical service. Nigeria failed them."
- @lonelyfireflyX reflected on life's fragility: "One small decision one position, and a life is spared. Makes you think about how unpredictable everything really is."
- @Dioslev expressed confusion over the crash dynamics: "From reports I hear that the truck they crashed into was parked. Now I'm finding it so hard to comprehend how they smashed into the parked truck."
Road Condition Claims Debunked
In related developments, a motorist who used the same stretch of road approximately 20 minutes before the accident occurred has spoken out. This individual dismissed claims that poor road conditions caused the crash, describing such assertions as propaganda.
The witness maintained that the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is one of the smoothest highways in Nigeria, particularly noting the section from Berger to Iwo Road. His account contradicts narratives attempting to blame the tragedy on road infrastructure faults.
The accident has cast a pall over the sports community, with many mourning the loss of the two fitness professionals. Sina Ghami's final Instagram post before the fatal journey has particularly touched hearts online, serving as a poignant reminder of the suddenness of the tragedy.
As Anthony Joshua recovers and the families of the deceased grieve, the lawyer's viral commentary has added a new dimension to the public conversation surrounding the accident, blending legal observation with philosophical and spiritual debates about fate, safety, and survival.
