Popular Akure socialite and traditional title holder, Chief Adeleye Fayehun, widely known as “Ade Basket,” has passed away.
His death was confirmed by close associates on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following several weeks of hospitalisation due to an undisclosed illness.
His passing comes just weeks after he laid his senior wife, Mrs. Atinuke Fayehun, to rest in late October 2026, during a well-attended ceremony in Akure. Following her burial, an emotional video circulated on social media showing a grief-stricken Ade Basket expressing deep anguish over the circumstances surrounding her death, praying openly that whoever was responsible would suffer a similar fate.
His own sudden passing shortly after has dealt a painful double blow to his family and sparked widespread mourning across political and social circles in Ondo State.
Ade Basket first rose to public prominence during the administrations of former Ondo State Governor, the late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, and former Governor Olusegun Mimiko.
During this era, he established himself as a prominent political figure, though his influence was frequently surrounded by controversy following allegations of involvement in community instability.
Alongside his political career, he pursued higher education and earned a degree from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). Until his death, he remained a passionate sports enthusiast and a pillar of support for grassroots football development across the state.
Further details regarding his burial arrangements are expected to be announced by his family.
