Seyi Tinubu denies link to online dispute between VeryDarkMan, King Mitchy
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied allegations linking him to an online dispute between activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy. In a statement on his Instagram
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied allegations linking him to an online dispute between activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy.
In a statement on his Instagram story, Tinubu described the claims as "false" and clarified that his only interaction with King Mitchy was a public meeting where he offered financial support for her NGO.
“Over the past few days, my name has been deliberately drawn into an online dispute between VeryDarkMan (VDM) and King_Mitchy (‘Mitchy’).
“Let me be clear: the allegations and insinuations made about me are false”, he wrote.
Seyi Tinubu stated that he met King Mitchy once, along with others, and offered financial support for her NGO activities as part of his wider efforts to promote youth empowerment in Nigeria.
“I met Mitchy only once, in a public setting alongside others. There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind,” he stated.
He expressed concern that a feud he neither initiated nor participated in was being used to tarnish his reputation.
He further alleged that VeryDarkMan “appears to have been looking for a trigger” to attack him and seized the situation as an opportunity.
“If my name generates attention, let us at least deal in facts. Supporting charitable causes is not a crime. Meeting someone publicly to support their NGO is not a scandal. Repeating falsehoods loudly does not transform them into truth,” he added.
The controversy began when King Mitchy renovated a public school with Seyi Tinubu's financial backing, sparking an online exchange with VeryDarkMan over allegations of failure to account for public donations.
VeryDarkMan had accused Seyi Tinubu of sponsoring King Mitchy's charity work and escalated the controversy.
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Seyi Tinubu condemned online bullying and harassment, warning that escalating attacks could have serious mental health consequences.
“I will not be bullied, and I will not dignify fiction with panic. No disagreement should descend into harassment that risks someone’s wellbeing or safety”, he said.
He reaffirmed his commitment to philanthropy, noting that he has supported initiatives in education, enterprise, healthcare, and youth empowerment for over a decade.
“Philanthropy and outreach must never be politicised or weaponised,” he said. “Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. We need responsible discourse, not sensationalism driven by speculation.”
He rejected the accusations and called for de-escalation, restraint, and a return to “truth and responsibility”.
“Noise will fade. Character and work endure. I remain committed to serving Nigerians, especially our youth, with integrity and transparency,” he concluded.
