President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has denied being involved in an online dispute between activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) and content creator King Mitchy.
The dispute started after King Mitchy renovated a public school in six days using funds provided by Seyi Tinubu.
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VeryDarkMan later accused Mitchy of failing to account for public donations and claimed that Seyi Tinubu was behind her charity work, escalating the online controversy.
In a video posted on Instagram, VeryDarkMan urged the public to hold both Seyi Tinubu and Mitchy accountable if anything happened to him.
Reacting on his Instagram page, Seyi Tinubu called the allegations “false” and said his only involvement with Mitchy was in a public setting where he provided financial support to her 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, provided funding for her NGO as part of his youth empowerment efforts, and that a follow-up meeting did not happen due to his ill health.
“There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind,” he said, stressing that he did not start the feud and that it was being used to harm his reputation.
Seyi Tinubu also condemned online bullying and harassment, warning that it could harm mental health. “I will not be bullied, and I will not dignify fiction with panic,” he wrote.
He reaffirmed his commitment to philanthropy, noting that for over ten years he has supported education, healthcare, enterprise, and youth empowerment through his foundation and personal donations.
“Philanthropy and outreach must never be politicised or weaponised,” he added. “Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. We need responsible discourse, not sensationalism driven by speculation.”
He concluded by rejecting the accusations and urging calm: “Noise will fade. Character and work endure. I remain committed to serving Nigerians, especially our youth, with integrity and transparency.”