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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu personally called Nigerian-British boxing icon Anthony Joshua on Monday to offer condolences following a tragic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed the lives of two of Joshua’s associates and left the former heavyweight champion injured.
Speaking from abroad, President Tinubu reached out not only to Joshua—affectionately known as “AJ”—but also to his mother and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was at the hospital with the boxer. “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,” Tinubu said in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“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.”
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Earlier, Tinubu had posted a heartfelt message on X, praising Joshua’s resilience as a sportsman. “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,” the president wrote.
“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.”
