The trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver involved in the fatal accident that claimed the lives of two close friends of Nigerian-born boxing star Anthony Joshua, has been adjourned to February 25, 2026.
TVC reported that Kayode, 46, appeared before the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Tuesday, but the case could not proceed as scheduled.
Prosecuting counsel, Richard Nigiwe, told the court that although the prosecution had four witnesses, only three were present. He said the adjournment was needed to enable the prosecution duplicate the case file and forward it to the Ogun State Attorney General through the Department of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
“We have four witnesses, but only three were in attendance. We also need time to duplicate the case file and present it to the Attorney General of the State through the Department of Public Prosecution for advice,” Nigiwe said.
The defence counsel, Olalekan Abiodun, objected, arguing that the prosecution had enough time to complete the process before the court date.
However, the magistrate ruled in favour of the adjournment, saying, “In the interest of justice, the case is adjourned to 25th February, 2026.” The court also directed the prosecuting counsel to duplicate the case file and submit it to the Attorney General’s office.
Speaking after the proceedings, Abiodun said he agreed with the court’s decision, while Nigiwe declined to comment.
The case arose from a road accident that occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Lexus SUV driven by Kayode reportedly collided with a stationary truck, leading to the deaths of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
Anthony Joshua and Kayode sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Kayode is facing four charges, including dangerous driving, negligent driving and driving without a valid licence. 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 had earlier said the driver remained in custody pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.
A funeral prayer service for Ayodele and Ghami was held on January 4 at the London Central Mosque. Before the repatriation of their remains, Joshua and his mother visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay their respects.
The next hearing has been fixed for February 25, 2026.
