Court adjourns Anthony Joshua driver’s trial to March 17

The Sagamu magistrate court has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver in the Lexus crash involving former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, to March 17, 2026.

During Wednesday’s hearing, R.D. Kadiri, counsel representing the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP), said prosecutors required more time to gather additional evidence and summon witnesses.

Kadiri added that the case file had been forwarded to the Ogun State DPP by the police for further legal advice.

Defence counsel, Olalekan Abiodun, opposed the adjournment, arguing that three witnesses were present and the trial should commence.

Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun ruled the case should be postponed to allow the prosecutor to complete legal procedures.

This newspaper reports that the crash occurred on December 29, 2025, near Sinoma, Sagamu, as Joshua and three associates were travelling from Lagos.

Joshua survived with minor injuries, while his personal trainer, Kevin Latif Ayodele, and long-time strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, died in the collision.

Joshua was discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, on December 31, 2025, after treatment.

The driver, Kayode, is facing charges of reckless driving.

Magistrate Somefun ordered that the case file be duplicated and forwarded to the Ogun State attorney-general to complete prosecution preparations before trial.