Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Tinubu, has denied any involvement in the ongoing online dispute between controversial activist VeryDarkMan and video producer King Mitchy.
The controversy began after King Mitchy renovated a public school within six days, reportedly with financial backing from Tinubu. She later became embroiled in a social media debate with VeryDarkMan over allegations that she failed to account for public donations received since 2025.
The activist subsequently accused Seyi Tinubu of supporting Mitchy’s charity efforts and escalated the feud. In a video shared on Instagram, VeryDarkMan urged the public to hold both Tinubu and Mitchy responsible should anything happen to him.
Tinubu Responds
Responding via Instagram on Saturday, Seyi Tinubu described the claims and insinuations linking him to the dispute as “false.”
“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.”
Tinubu stated that he met King Mitchy once in a public setting, alongside others, where he provided financial support to her non-governmental organisation as part of his broader youth empowerment initiatives.
According to him, a follow-up meeting was scheduled to assess 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 added.
Calls for Responsible Discourse
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 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.
He also condemned what he described as online bullying and harassment, warning that escalating attacks could have serious mental health implications.
“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.”
Reaffirming his commitment to philanthropy, Tinubu noted 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 concluded by rejecting the allegations and calling for 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.”
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