MC Oluomo, others mourn as ‘Mushin strongman Baba Alado’ dies

Baba Alado. Credit: Global Excellence | web

Politicians, socialites and transport workers in Lagos State have mourned the death of Chief Taoreed Faronbi, popularly known as “Baba Alado,” who died at the age of 83.

Faronbi died in the early hours of Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Until his death, he was the Olori Ebi (Head) of the Alagbeji Royal Family in Papa Ajao, Mushin, and held several traditional and commercial titles, including Akinrogun of Isolo Kingdom and Babaloja of Aswani International Market.

For decades, Faronbi was a prominent figure in Lagos grassroots politics, real estate and the transport sector.

His family announced his death on Saturday, after which his remains were buried according to Islamic rites.

The funeral was attended by family members, friends, residents and prominent political and community figures.

Among those who paid their last respects were Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, the Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Tunbosun Aruwe, and the Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Dr Oluseyi Jakande.

Faronbi was also a prominent figure in the National Union of Road Transport Workers, where he was widely regarded as a leader.

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Reacting to his death, the National President of the NURTW, Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, expressed grief over the loss.

“Baba Alado was a man who made his mark, and whose name will remain remembered by many,” MC Oluomo said in an official release.

“His contributions, relationships, and presence within the transport and community space will not be forgotten.”

Beyond politics and transport, Faronbi was a prominent socialite and was celebrated by leading Fuji and juju musicians, including K1 De Ultimate, Osupa Saheed and Alabi Pasuma.

He was also involved in land development and real estate, although his activities in the sector occasionally brought him into legal and communal disputes.

His death has sparked tributes from political associates, transport stakeholders, socialites and residents of Mushin.