VeryDarkMan had earlier called on the public to hold both Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy accountable should anything happen to him.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed allegations linking him to an ongoing feud between social critic and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and content creator Mitchelle Mukoro, alias King Mitchy.
He absolved himself of any form of impropriety on Saturday via a series of posts shared on his official Instagram page.
Background of the Dispute
The saga began after King Mitchy reportedly renovated a public school within six days with financial backing from Seyi Tinubu. She later became embroiled in an online exchange with VeryDarkMan, whom she accused of failing to account for public donations he had received since 2025.
In response, VeryDarkMan accused Seyi Tinubu of sponsoring Mitchy’s charity work as part of a hidden agenda. In a follow-up video posted on his Instagram page, he called on the public to hold both Seyi Tinubu and Mitchy accountable should anything happen to him.
He stated: “Seyi go far ooo. Na me know wetin he tell me on phone. Protect your bro. My life is being threatened. I just want to put it out there that if anything happens to me, it’s King Mitchy and Seyi.”
Seyi Tinubu’s Clarification
Responding to the allegations, Seyi described the claims and insinuations as “false,” clarifying that his only interaction with King Mitchy occurred in a public setting where he offered 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,” he wrote. “Let me be clear: the allegations and insinuations made about me are false.”
Seyi Tinubu explained that he met Mitchy once, alongside others, and provided financial assistance towards her NGO activities as part of his broader support for youth empowerment initiatives across Nigeria. According to him, a follow-up meeting was scheduled to receive updates on the impact of the donation, but it 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.
Addressing the Allegations
The President’s son expressed concern that a feud 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 had 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.
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Seyi Tinubu further 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.”
Commitment to Philanthropy
He reaffirmed his commitment to philanthropy, noting 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 rejected the accusations and called for de-escalation, 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,” he concluded.
