The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi has expressed great sadness and sympathy for world heavy weight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua following a fatal road accident in which two members of his training team lost their lives at Makun in Ogun State.
In a sympathy message to the Ogun state born champion pugilist, Senator Adeola regretted the unfortunate tragedy at this season of Yuletide, stressing that the accident has cast an ugly shadow on an otherwise joyous holiday season for all Nigerians and boxing fans worldwide.
“It was indeed a sad event involving a boxing legend from Ogun State that occurred in Makun. The loss of precious lives on holidays is heartbreaking “ the senator lamented.
In a statement by Chief Kayode Odunaro, his
Media Adviser, Senator Adeola while wishing Joshua and the driver quick recovery from injuries and trauma of the accident, also prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased and the fortitude for their families and friends to bear the irreparable loss.
