A concerned Nigerian citizen has taken a personal trip to the scene of the tragic car accident involving world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua, aiming to set the record straight about the condition of the road.
On-Site Inspection Clears Road of Blame
The man, who shared his findings in a TikTok video from his account @cheekin01, visited the exact spot on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway where the crash occurred on December 29, 2025. The accident resulted in the devastating loss of Joshua's friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, along with their driver.
In his video, he directly addressed the widespread narrative that Nigeria's notoriously poor road infrastructure was the primary cause. "To all of us wey dey talk say Nigerian road is very bad, that's why Anthony Joshua get accident. Na this road, just the front there, that was where Anthony Joshua had an accident with his friends," he stated. His conclusion was firm: "So no be say the road bad o, the driver was over speeding."
Video Evidence and Public Reaction
The TikTok clip shows vehicles moving along the expressway. The man pans the camera to demonstrate the asphalt surface, arguing against claims of its poor state. "As you can see, the road is good. Just to clear your doubts in case you don't know, because many people dey talk say na because of Nigerian bad road, this road is not bad o. As you can see, it's not bad at all," he emphasized.
He ended his public service announcement with a clear warning: "Na over speeding or the driver na eim cause the accident, over speeding. So take note, don't let anybody deceive you that the road is bad, the road is never bad."
Mixed Public Opinions on Road Safety Standards
The video sparked a lively debate among Nigerians online, revealing that while the asphalt may be intact, other critical safety features are lacking.
User Floyd Rock pointed out fundamental design flaws: "Where is the emergency lane? Where is the lighting? This is a bad road." This sentiment was echoed by Mary, who questioned the road's management: "Why were there two trucks in the same lane? And a bike driving the opposite way? And a faded line with no clear indicator of it being a driving lane or shoulder? That’s a bad road."
Others highlighted the dangerous practice of parking on highways. K_en_inn noted, "First of all Cars and trucks don’t suppose to walk in the same way," while jydextv added, "Trucks and other vehicles are not supposed to be parked on the highway. The road is good but not completed."
B. O. A. agreed the surface was smooth but called for better enforcement: "From Berger Lagos to Iwo road in Ibadan is very smooth, no potholes at all. But there should be road cameras and speed limits to control over speeding."
The incident continues to resonate, with the last TikTok video of the late Latif Ayodele, posted ten days before the crash, trending online as a poignant reminder of the loss. Meanwhile, a separate visit by a journalist to the crash site documented the aftermath, including broken glass and spilled goods, painting a fuller picture of the tragedy that unfolded on that fateful day.
