Lagos, Jan. 4, 2026 (Naija247news) — The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, popularly known as ‘Daddy GO’, has described former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s escape from a fatal road accident as an act of divine mercy.
Adeboye made the remarks on Sunday during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service, reflecting on God’s mercy in preservation. He cited Joshua’s recent accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as a clear demonstration of God’s protective hand.
Joshua narrowly avoided death after swapping seats moments before his Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck. While the boxing icon suffered only minor injuries, the crash claimed the lives of two of his close associates — his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and his personal trainer, Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
Quoting from Lamentations 3:22–23, Adeboye said:
“It is by the mercies of the Lord that we are not consumed. We are alive because of the mercies of the Lord, not because of cleverness.”
He continued, “I read in the newspapers yesterday that our boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, exchanged seats with someone before the accident. The people he exchanged seats with died. I don’t know why, but the mercy of God said someone would still be alive today.”
Joshua has since taken to social media to pay an emotional tribute to Ghami and Ayodele, mourning the loss of two vital members of his team while expressing gratitude for his survival.
Emman Tochi ✔
Emma Tochi is Naija247news Media Northern Bureau Chief, he's based in FCT Abuja. He overseas the northern operations of this business media
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