Atiku Condoles with Anthony Joshua Following Deadly Crash, Prays for Recovery

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sympathy for heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua following a tragic car accident on Monday that claimed two lives.

The accident occurred shortly after 11:00 am in the Makun area of Ogun State, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

In a statement released via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku said he was “deeply saddened” by the news of the crash. He described the British-Nigerian boxer as a “symbol of strength and resilience.”

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“I stand in full solidarity with him during this difficult moment and pray for his swift and complete recovery. I have no doubt he will come through this with grace,” Atiku wrote.

The former Vice President also extended his condolences to the families of the two individuals who died in the collision.

“My heartfelt condolences go to the families and loved ones of the two individuals who tragically lost their lives in the accident. May their souls rest in peace, and may their families find comfort and strength in this time of sorrow,” he added.

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According to eyewitness reports, Joshua was travelling in a Lexus SUV as part of a two-vehicle convoy when the car rammed into a stationary truck near the Danco Filling Station.

Eyewitness, Adeniyi Orojo, reported that two occupants of the vehicle—the passenger in the front seat and the person seated next to Joshua in the back—died on the spot.

Joshua, who was seated behind the driver, reportedly sustained minor injuries and was rescued alongside other survivors by Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials.

The boxing star had been in Nigeria for the holiday season following a recent fight in the United States.