Seyi Tinubu Breaks Silence Over Allegations Amid Feud Between VDM and King Mitchy
President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has denied allegations linking him to an ongoing online dispute between controversial activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy.
Reports indicate that King Mitchy recently renovated a public school within six days, with financial support from Seyi Tinubu.
The content creator later engaged in an online exchange with VeryDarkMan over claims of failing to account for public donations received since 2025.
VeryDarkMan subsequently accused Seyi Tinubu of sponsoring Mitchy’s charitable work, escalating the dispute further.
In a new video posted on Instagram, the activist called on the public to hold both Seyi Tinubu and Mitchy accountable should anything happen to him.
Responding on his Instagram page, Seyi Tinubu described the claims as “false,” clarifying that his only interaction with Mitchy was a public meeting where he provided financial support for her non-governmental organisation (NGO).
“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 as part of broader support for youth empowerment initiatives across Nigeria. A follow-up meeting to review the impact of the donation was scheduled but did not occur due to ill health.
“There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind,” Seyi Tinubu stated, adding that he is concerned his name is being dragged into a feud he neither initiated nor participated in.
He also alleged that VeryDarkMan “appears to have been looking for a trigger” to attack him. “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.
Seyi Tinubu condemned what he described as online bullying and harassment, warning that escalating attacks could affect mental health.
“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.
Reaffirming his commitment to philanthropy, Seyi Tinubu noted that over the past decade, he has supported education, enterprise, healthcare, and youth empowerment initiatives through his foundation and personal donations.
“Philanthropy and outreach must never be politicised or weaponised. Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. We need responsible discourse, not sensationalism driven by speculation,” he said, calling for de-escalation and a return to truth.
“Noise will fade. Character and work endure. I remain committed to serving Nigerians, especially our youth, with integrity and transparency,” he concluded.
