Seyi Tinubu breaks silence, replies to VeryDarkMan reported allegations
Seyi Tinubu breaks silence replies VeryDarkMan–reported allegations
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has rejected allegations linking him to the ongoing social media clash between activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy.
The dispute escalated after King Mitchy carried out a rapid renovation of a public school within six days, a project she said received financial backing from Tinubu.
Tensions rose when VeryDarkMan publicly questioned her handling of donations reportedly collected since 2025, sparking a heated online exchange between the two.
The activist later alleged that Tinubu was actively supporting Mitchy’s charitable activities and called on the public to hold both individuals accountable should any harm come to him. He made the remarks in a video shared on Instagram, further intensifying the controversy.
In a statement posted on his own Instagram page on Saturday, Tinubu dismissed the claims as unfounded.
He clarified that his involvement was limited to a public interaction in which he provided financial support to Mitchy’s non-governmental organisation, insisting that he has no connection to the broader dispute.
“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 stated that he met King Mitchy once, alongside others, and contributed funds 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.
Tinubu expressed concern that a dispute 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 used 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.
The president’s son also condemned what he described as online bullying and harassment, cautioning 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 more than a decade, through his foundation and personal donations, he has supported initiatives focused on 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 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.
