Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital – Lagos, Ogun govts
Renowned British Nigerian-born Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital following the recent crash that took the lives of two people and left the sportsman injured.
The development was announced by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, and the Special Adviser, Information and Strategy in Ogun State, Kayode Akinmade, in a statement on Thursday.
It was revealed that Joshua and his mother visited the funeral home to pay respect to his two departed friends.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the support he gave throughout the process.
“The governments of Lagos and Ogun states, once again, commiserate with the families of the two young men – Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami – who tragically and unfortunately lost their lives in the road accident involving Anthony Joshua on the 29th Dec 2025.
“We pray the Almighty grant the repose of their souls, whilst granting their families and loved ones the fortitude to bear this very sad and painful loss.
“Anthony Joshua was discharged from the hospital late this afternoon, though heavy-hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends, he was deemed clinically fit to recuperate from home.
“Anthony and his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two deported friends as they were being prepared for repatriation scheduled for later this evening.
“Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu deeply appreciate the public concern and show of love and affection over this very sad and unfortunate incident.
“They also appreciate Mr President. His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for all the fatherly support he gave throughout the process.
“We also want to appreciate the team of Doctors and medical personnel at the Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi that attended to Anthony and those that sustained injuries .
“The quality of care and professionalism is truly commendable,” the statement reads.
