Court Adjourns Trial Of Anthony Joshua’s Driver To February 25

A Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of 46-year-old driver, Adeniyi Kayode until February 25, 2026.

Kayode is the driver involved in the accident that killed heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.

He was arraigned at the Sagamu Magistrate’s Court on January 2, with Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun presiding.

Kayode is facing four charges, including dangerous driving causing death, contrary to Section 5(1) of the Federal Highway Act, Cap F: 135, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as applicable in Ogun State), reckless and negligent driving, contrary to Section 6(1) of the same Act.

The other two charges included driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property, contrary to Section 7(1) of the Act, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence, contrary to Section 10 (1) of the Federal Highway Act.

During Monday’s hearing, the prosecution lawyer, Nijiwe Richard, asked for an adjournment to allow time for the case file to be duplicated and sent to the Ogun State Attorney General’s office via the Department of Public Prosecution for legal advice.

The defence lawyer, Abiodun Olalekan, initially opposed the request saying he was ready to continue with the trial.

However, the court approved the adjournment and set the next hearing for February 25.

Kayode was granted bail of ₦5,000,000 with two sureties.

KanyiDaily recalls that Anthony Joshua lost his two friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.