Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer and former world champion, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital following the road accident of December 29, 2025, which claimed the lives of his two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
Joshua was discharged late on Wednesday after doctors certified him clinically fit to continue his recovery at home. However, a joint statement issued by the Lagos and Ogun state governments noted that the boxer remains “heavy-hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends.”
The statement, signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, and the Ogun State Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade, disclosed that Joshua and his mother visited a Lagos funeral home on Wednesday afternoon to pay their final respects. The bodies of the deceased were prepared for repatriation later that evening.
Expressing condolences, the governments of both states commiserated with the families of the deceased, praying for the repose of their souls and for strength for their loved ones to bear the loss.
The statement also conveyed appreciation to members of the public and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for their support and concern in the aftermath of the incident. According to the statement, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of sympathy and solidarity shown to all those affected.
The two governors also acknowledged the support of President Tinubu, describing his intervention throughout the period as fatherly and reassuring.
In addition, the governments commended the medical team at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, for the care provided to Joshua and other injured persons, praising their professionalism and quality of service.
