Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has issued a statement debunking allegations linking him to a feud between social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan, and Mitchell Mukoro, widely known as King Mitchy.
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The controversy stems from claims suggesting an improper relationship or secret arrangements between Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy, which VeryDarkMan has reportedly used to intensify his online narrative.
Addressing the comments in a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday, Seyi Tinubu categorised the allegations and insinuations as false.
He clarified the nature of his interaction with King Mitchy, framing it strictly within the bounds of his long-standing philanthropic work.
“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,” Tinubu wrote.
“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 categorically denied any private encounters, saying, “There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind.”
Tinubu took direct aim at VeryDarkMan, accusing the activist of using a feud he had no part in 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 wrote.
Tinubu asserted that he won’t be intimidated by “fictional” narratives, emphasising that he refuses to be bullied.
“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,” he said.
Tinubu concluded by reaffirming his commitment to serving Nigerian youth through his foundation, insisting that “philanthropy and outreach must never be politicised or weaponised.”
“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.
Philanthropist and content creator King Mitchy had announced that she renovated a dilapidated school in Delta State within six days. In a celebratory video posted online, she suggested that the project was proof that meaningful change could happen swiftly when there was genuine intent.
However, what appeared to be a straightforward goodwill gesture soon took a controversial turn after she made comments widely interpreted as subtle jabs at VeryDarkMan.
In one of her posts, she wrote, “I have never seen anyone with integrity explain everyday that he/she has integrity. I did this in six days to show you how easy it is if you truly want to do something. Lastly, I know a lot of damaged schools. Government teachers even pray for you on top.”
She further alleged, “Yo, this guy planted someone to work at my restaurant to get information but he did not see any tangible thing talk about me.”
Her remarks triggered a sharp response from VeryDarkMan, who accused her of being used as a political pawn to launder the image of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a video posted on his page, he claimed that her intervention in the education sector was politically motivated.
Tagging the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, he wrote, “@Seyitinubu YOUR FATHER FIRST 4years failed so bad that ministry of education stopped working, so you need mitchy to renovate schools (CITY BOY MOVEMENT, RTIFN, MITCHYY) these are product of your father’s failures, @officialasiwajubat won’t need michyy and co if his first term was good… THAT POLITICAL TOOL YOU PEOPLE KEPT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF D and charity.”
King Mitchy issued a stern warning to VeryDarkMan, stating, “Bro, I promise you this. The day you come for me will be the beginning of your downfall.”
As the exchanges intensified, VeryDarkMan later alleged in another video that both Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy were threatening his life.
“Nigerians, in respect to what is going on now, they are beginning to threaten my life. Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy are threatening my life,” he said.
Amid the back and forth, some social media users questioned the extent of the renovation after clips surfaced showing sections of the school building still appearing partially damaged.
In what many perceived as a move to clear the air, King Mitchy subsequently shared transaction receipts relating to the project, indicating that she spent over N1 million on the renovation.
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