Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted to the fatal accident involving former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua.
Naijaonpoint reports that Joshua was involved in a serious car accident on Monday, in which two occupants of the vehicle died on the spot.
The individuals who died in the crash were the boxer’s team members.
Speaking via his 𝕏 account, Obi expressed sorrow over the dire incident.
The former Anambra State governor said the incident prompted reflection, noting reports that no ambulance was readily available to convey Joshua to the hospital.
While extending his sympathies to the families of the deceased, Obi prayed for the speedy recovery of the renowned global boxer.
He wrote, “It is with deep concern that I received the news of the road accident involving former heavyweight boxing champion, Mr. @anthonyjoshua, in Makun, Ogun State.
“It is particularly worrisome that this incident occurred while he was in Nigeria. Many of us are also compelled to reflect on reports that no ambulance was readily available to convey him to the hospital.
“May God Almighty grant him a speedy recovery, and I extend my deepest sympathies to the families of the two lives lost. May God grant them comfort and grant the departed eternal rest. -PO”