Son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, has dismissed allegations connecting him to the ongoing online dispute between controversial activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy.
Nigerian Newssphere reports that King Mitchy recently renovated a public school within six days with financial support from Seyi Tinubu. She subsequently became involved in a heated online exchange with VeryDarkMan over allegations that she failed to properly account for public donations received since 2025.
Amid the controversy, VeryDarkMan accused Seyi Tinubu of sponsoring Mitchy’s charity work and further intensified the dispute. In a recent Instagram video, the activist also urged the public to hold both Seyi Tinubu and Mitchy responsible should anything happen to him.
Responding in a series of posts shared on his Instagram page, Seyi Tinubu described the claims and insinuations against him as “false,” stressing that his only interaction with King Mitchy occurred in a public setting where he provided financial support for her non-governmental organization.
“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 offered financial assistance to support her NGO as part of his broader commitment to youth empowerment initiatives across Nigeria. According to him, a follow-up meeting was planned to review 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 feud he neither initiated nor participated in was being used to damage 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.
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 well-being or safety.”
Reaffirming his dedication to philanthropy, he noted that for over a decade, through his foundation and personal contributions, he has supported initiatives in education, enterprise, healthcare, and youth empowerment.
“Philanthropy and outreach must never be politicized or weaponized,” he said. “Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. We need responsible discourse, not sensationalism driven by speculation.”
He, however, firmly rejected the allegations and called for restraint, de-escalation, 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.
This comes amid alleged death rumors of King Mitchy.
However, Primecare Hospital dismissed claims that King Mitchy died in its hospital.
