President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has denied allegations linking him to an online dispute between activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy, insisting that the claims against him are false and misleading.
The controversy erupted after King Mitchy reportedly renovated a public school within six days with financial backing from Seyi Tinubu. She later became involved in an online exchange with VeryDarkMan over allegations that VDM failed to properly account for public donations received since 2025.
Amid the social media clash, VeryDarkMan accused Seyi Tinubu of sponsoring Mitchy’s charity work and escalated the dispute further by calling on the public to hold both Seyi and Mitchy accountable should anything happen to him.
The activist made the remarks in a video posted on his Instagram page, intensifying the already heated online exchange.
Reacting in a series of posts shared on his Instagram page, Seyi Tinubu distanced himself from the feud, stating that his only interaction with King Mitchy was in a public setting where he offered financial support for her non-governmental organisation.
“Over the past few days, my name has been deliberately drawn into an online dispute between VeryDarkMan (VDM) and King_Mitchy (‘Mitchy’),” he wrote.
“Let me be clear: the allegations and insinuations made about me are false.”
He explained that he met Mitchy once, alongside others, and provided financial assistance towards her NGO activities as part of his broader youth empowerment initiatives.
According to him, a follow-up meeting was planned to receive updates on the impact of the donation but did not take place due to ill health.
“There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind,” he stated.
Seyi Tinubu expressed concern that a dispute 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 said.
The President’s son also condemned what he described as 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,” he wrote. “No disagreement should descend into harassment that risks someone’s wellbeing or safety.”
Seyi Tinubu reiterated his commitment to philanthropy, stating that for over a decade, through his foundation and personal donations, he has supported initiatives in education, enterprise, healthcare, and youth empowerment.
“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 called for de-escalation, restraint, and a return to what he described as “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.