Baba Alado Dies, Laid to Rest in Hometown

Popular Lagos land developer and community leader, Chief Taoridi Faronbi, popularly known as Baba Alado, has died.

Baba Alado died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and was buried according to Islamic rites. His funeral was attended by prominent personalities, including Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, popularly known as GOS; Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe; and Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Dr. Oluseyi Jakande.

Until his death, Faronbi was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and the Olori Ebi of the Alagbeji Royal Family in Papa Ajao, Mushin, Lagos.

He was also the Akinrogun of Isolo Kingdom and the Babaloja of Aswani Market.

He was widely recognised for his involvement in Lagos politics, social circles and the transport sector, particularly through his leadership within the National Union of Road Transport Workers. He was also known for his close relationships with several prominent entertainers, including K1 De Ultimate, Osupa and Pasuma.

Described by his supporters as a grassroots mobiliser, Faronbi’s influence reportedly extended across Mushin and other parts of Lagos over several decades.

In a condolence message, the Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe, described the late chieftain as a father figure, mentor, leader and respected political stalwart.

Aruwe said Faronbi’s death was a personal loss to him and a loss to the wider political and community life of Mushin, adding that the deceased’s guidance, counsel and contributions would remain part of the legacy he left behind.

He prayed that Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus and give the Faronbi family, friends and associates the strength to bear the loss.