Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has issued a detailed statement rejecting claims that connect him to the ongoing online feud between social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and content creator Mitchell Mukoro, widely referred to as King Mitchy.
The controversy emerged after King Mitchy announced she had renovated a dilapidated school in six days, a move interpreted as demonstrating how rapid change is possible with genuine intent.
However, her remarks were reportedly taken as subtle critiques of VDM, who responded by accusing her of being used as a political pawn to promote the President’s administration. VDM also tagged Seyi Tinubu in videos, claiming both he and King Mitchy had threatened his life.
Addressing the matter via Instagram on Saturday, Seyi Tinubu described the allegations and insinuations as entirely false. He clarified the nature of his interaction with King Mitchy, emphasizing that it was strictly philanthropic.
“I met Mitchy once, in a public setting, alongside others. On that occasion, I provided financial support toward her NGO activities, just as I have supported many young Nigerians and organisations working to empower our people.
“A follow-up meeting had been scheduled for me to receive an update on the impact of her NGO’s work following the donation. That meeting did not take place because I have been unwell,” he said.
He categorically denied any private encounters or secret arrangements, stating, “There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind.”
Seyi Tinubu also addressed VDM directly, accusing him of exploiting a feud in which he had no involvement to attack his reputation.
“What is deeply concerning is that a feud I did not start, and in which I have played no part, has been used as a vehicle to insert my name into a narrative without basis in truth.
“For reasons best known to him, VDM appears to have been looking for a trigger, an opportunity to attack and attempt to harm my reputation and seized upon this situation to do so. I will not accept that.
“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 further emphasised his refusal to be intimidated by baseless claims.
“I will not be bullied, and I will not dignify fiction with panic.
“I have experienced bullying before, and I understand the harm it can cause. That is why I take a firm stance against it,” Tinubu said.
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He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to philanthropic work and youth empowerment, cautioning against politicising charitable acts.
“To those seeking to manufacture controversy: Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. We need responsible discourse, not sensationalism driven by speculation.
“I firmly reject the accusations made against me. I call for de-escalation, for restraint, and for a return to truth and responsibility,” he added.