Former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua’s embattled driver has pleaded not responsible to all 4 prices levelled in opposition to him on account of Monday’s deadly accident in Ogun State.
Sports247 gathered that the motive force has been charged with the 4 courts that border on reckless driving that led to loss of life, physique hurt and destruction of property, in addition to driving with out a licence.
The driving force was formally arraigned at a court docket in Sagamu on Friday, however later granted bail on a N5m bond, after he denied any culpability within the accident that claimed two bosom mates of Joshua.
The driving force additionally disclosed by his lawyer that he one way or the other saved Joshua’s life, as he earlier pleaded with the boxer to sit down on the again seat as an alternative of the entrance once they have been about to go away Lagos on the ill-fated journey.
The lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun revealed that the motive force just about saved Joshua’s life by requesting a swap in seats earlier than the journey started, following which the boxer survived the accident with minor accidents however two of his mates died.
“My shopper has pleaded not responsible and what occurred was an accident, I haven’t had a full probability to talk with him but, however I do know he’s saying the brakes didn’t work.
“I additionally perceive that the journey began in Lagos and that originally Anthony had obtained into the entrance seat, however the driver requested him to swap seats.
“He did this as a result of Anthony is a giant fellow and he couldn’t see the wing mirror correctly So, he requested him to maneuver and (Anthony) sat behind the motive force,” the lawyer disclosed.
