3 Things Baba ‘Bush’ Alebiosu Doesn’t Joke With – Son, D’Bush Reveals

As preparations gather momentum for the 90th birthday celebration of elder statesman, Pa Busura Alebiosu, fondly called “Baba Bush,” on April 24, 2026, his first son, Dayo Alebiosu, has offered a rare and deeply personal insight into the life, values, and enduring legacy of the nonagenarian.

Speaking in an interview ahead of the milestone, the son —popularly known as D’Bush—painted the portrait of a man whose life has been defined by discipline, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to people.

“For those who know him, they know that when he decides to stand with you… he doesn’t just stand by you; he stands with you, and until he achieves the result, he just keeps going,” he said.

Describing his father as both firm and principled, he added with a touch of humour, “A very firm hearted old man—I appreciate that about him. He just believes in what he believes in.”

Beyond the public persona, D’Bush revealed the deeply ingrained values that have shaped Baba Bush’s life and, by extension, influenced those around him.

Chief among these are three principles he says his father holds sacrosanct: “his health, punctuality, and his integrity.”

“There are three things he does not joke with: his health, punctuality—he has never been late to a meeting—and his integrity. He never promises what he cannot deliver,” he disclosed.

According to him, these values are not mere words but a way of life that Baba Bush has consistently demonstrated over decades of public service and private enterprise.

Reflecting on his upbringing, D’Bush recalled formative lessons that continue to guide him. One such lesson came from a childhood incident involving a debt dispute with a schoolmate.

“My dad was not pleased that I was involved in a scuffle. He said they want you to fight so that they will never pay you again. Instead, he told me to appease and even pray for the person,” he recounted.

Though difficult to grasp at the time, he admitted that the lesson later became invaluable in his own business journey, declaring “Honestly, it has helped me in business up till now… never fight or quarrel with anybody who owes you money.”

He added that his father instilled in him a solution-oriented mindset early in life.

“Through him, I have been wired to understand that every problem has a solution. So, when I see a problem, what registers is simply the solution,” he further revealed.

Dayo Bush is the Lagos state commissioner in charge of Waterfront Infrastructure Development whose works continues to grab headlines for landmark transformative strides.

Growing up in an environment steeped in politics and public service, D’Bush said his father’s influence was ever-present. From his early days as a councillor in 1976 to his tenure in the State House of Assembly in 1979 and 1983, Baba Bush’s journey was one he witnessed firsthand.

“I grew up with that around me, just like water. I grew up seeing people around him,” he said, noting that his father’s problem-solving ability remains one of his most remarkable traits, reiterating “It is like he has a radar. He can spot trouble from many miles away.”

He further described him as a leader who prioritizes fairness and the collective good, explaining “He is more for the benefit of the greatest number than for a few individuals… sometimes you may not appreciate his decisions, but eventually you realize that he chose what is best.”

The lagos state cabinet member also highlighted his father’s enduring contributions to community development, particularly in Lagos. He recalled Baba Bush’s role in addressing land acquisition issues in Kosofe, where he fought for residents to pay a modest regularization fee of ₦1,000 at the time.

“Those properties… are now worth ₦120m, ₦150m, ₦180m today in Kosofe. That is what I know as poverty alleviation—when you touch people’s lives,” he pointed out.

The popular name in grassroots politics further credited his father with playing a key role in the creation and administrative evolution of Kosofe and surrounding areas, describing his impact as both structural and generational.

Despite his influence, D’Bush emphasized that Baba Bush has remained a deeply private individual.

“If you know him, you will realize that he does not speak with the press. He prefers leading from behind,” he noted.

On a personal level, he described their relationship as one that has evolved from fatherhood to mentorship.

“A father protects you, but a mentor exposes you to risks carefully for your growth,” the younger Alebiosu explained, adding that his father encourages independent thinking and “bows to superior argument.”

As the family and well-wishers prepare to celebrate the patriarch’s 90th birthday, D’Bush expressed gratitude and admiration on behalf of his siblings.

“It is a great honour and privilege to be able to call ourselves your children. If we have the opportunity to choose again, we will continue to choose you,” he declared in an open message to his father and mentor, adding “Thank you, and we look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you.”