Ogun Court Adjourns Trial Of Anthony Joshua’s Driver

The trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident that killed Anthony Joshua’s close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, has been adjourned to February 25, 2026.

The case, initially scheduled for hearing at the Sagamu Magistrate Court, was adjourned after prosecuting counsel Richard Nigiwe informed the court that they have only three out of their four witnesses in attendance, TVC reports on Tuesday.

Nigiwe said the adjournment was necessary to allow the prosecution to duplicate the case file and present it to the Attorney General of the State through the Department of Public Prosecution for advice.

The defence counsel, Olalekan Abiodun, objected, stating that the prosecution “had enough time to do so prior to this date.”

However, the magistrate ruled that, “In the interest of justice, the case should be adjourned to 25th February, 2026.

He further 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 emanated 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, leaning Ayodele and Ghami dead, while Anthony Joshua and Kayode sustained minor injuries.

Kayode is faced with four charges, including dangerous negligent driving and driving without a valid license.

He was remanded in custody on January 2, 2026, 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.