Death Claims Baba Alado, Strongman Of Lagos Transport Unionism, Politics
The death has been announced of Chief Taorid Faronbi, popularly called “Baba Alado,” a strongman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lagos.
Aged 83, he died on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
His death was confirmed by his family, with burial rites conducted shortly afterward in accordance with Islamic tradition.
His death provoked an outpouring of grief and tributes after the news was broken on Saturday.
A mourner said on social media: “He loved Mushin and everything Mushin with his body, soul and spirit. If Baba were to be a formal soldier, he would have attained the rank of a Field Marshal before his death.”
National President of the NURTW, Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, described the old man as a respected figure whose contributions to the union and the wider community would remain part of his legacy.
He was the Olori Ebi of the Alagbeji Royal Family in Papa Ajao, Mushin, and also held the chieftaincy title of Akinrogun of Isolo Kingdom.
Also, Faronbi was known as the Babaloja of Aswani International Market, a position that placed him at the centre of trading activities in the area for several years.
His burial attracted relatives, friends, community members and prominent figures from across Lagos.
Among those who attended 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 involved in real estate and land development, although aspects of his activities in the sector occasionally generated disputes with communities and other parties.
Baba Alado’s influence extended to different sections of Lagos society and politics in Mushin, a place in which maintained relationships with people from various backgrounds.
As news of his death spreads, tributes and condolences are expected from his political associates, NURTW colleagues, community stakeholders, friends and well-wishers.
