A former British Light Heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has called on Nigerians and Britons to pray for Anthony Joshua following the road accident involving the boxing star on Monday.
New Daily Prime had reported that Joshua, a former unified world heavyweight champion, was involved in a crash in the Makun area along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The accident claimed the lives of two foreign nationals, while Joshua and others survived with injuries.
In a statement issued on Monday, Oboh, who is also a former Commonwealth boxing champion, expressed his sympathy to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the incident. He urged the public to keep Joshua and the other survivors in their thoughts and prayers as they recover.
“Joshua is said to be in stable condition, but a few days from now we will know better,” Oboh said. “We must all note this: when people are inside very expensive cars, they sometimes believe they are fully safe.”
He cautioned motorists against overconfidence while driving, stressing that ignoring speed limits increases vulnerability, regardless of the quality or cost of a vehicle.
“The sad truth is that if we do not abide by speed limit rules, we become very vulnerable without even realising it,” he said. “It is always better to be early than late, but it is 100 per cent better to be late and be safe than not to make it at all.”
Oboh also highlighted the relationship between speed and vehicle control, noting that excessive speed significantly reduces a driver’s ability to respond to emergencies.
“One truth about driving is that the faster you are, the less control you will have over the car,” he said.
He appealed for prayers for Joshua, whom he described as a national hero in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, as well as for the other survivors of the crash.
“We must all pray for our hero, Anthony Joshua, and the other survivors for quick recovery,” Oboh said. “Joshua, we all love you both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. We wish you a quick and fast recovery, and we also remember the other victims.”
He concluded by stressing the power of collective goodwill and prayer, saying heartfelt prayers could make a difference during such difficult moments.
“Prayers must be added, because prayers from the heart can do wonders,” he said.
