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President Tinubu, in telephone conversation with AJ, the mother, after tragic accident
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke by phone today with Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, following the tragic accident in Ogun… pic.twitter.com/Re0F1VKH4k
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday revealed he spoke by phone with Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following a tragic accident in Ogun State that left the boxer injured and claimed the lives of two of his associates. The phone conversation was made public through a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in which Tinubu recounted his exchange with the boxer. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital,” Tinubu said. The President added that he also spoke with Joshua’s mother and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was at the hospital with them, noting: “The Governor assured me that he will do everything possible to ensure AJ receives the best possible attention.”
In an earlier statement on X, President Tinubu, who is currently abroad, expressed profound sympathy for Joshua over the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. “I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident. As a sportsman, you have always shown courage, discipline, and unwavering love for our country. These are qualities that have made you a source of national pride,” Tinubu said. He continued: “In moments like this, we must encourage one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny. I pray for strength, wisdom, and grace for you during this painful period. May God grant you a speedy recovery and repose to the souls of the departed.”