Adeleye Fayehun, a prominent socialite and political figure in Akure who was widely recognized as Ade Basket, has died in the early hours of Wednesday following an undisclosed illness.
According to reports from the Ondo State-owned newspaper The Hope, the well- known socialite had spent several weeks receiving medical treatment in a hospital prior to his death.
This bereavement follows closely behind the death of his wife, Atinuke Fayehun, whose burial took place in late October.
What was his background in local politics?
Operating out of Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Ade Basket rose to local prominence during the early 2000s. Throughout his public life, media reports frequently connected him to political associations and gang leadership dynamics within the region.
His history also included encounters with law enforcement. In July 2016, he faced arrest following allegations that he assaulted a pregnant woman, an incident that reportedly left the victim in a coma at the time.
Community members and associates have continued to react to the news of his passing, which marks the end of a notable and often controversial chapter in local social circles.