Seyi Tinubu Breaks Silence on VeryDarkMan–King Mitchy Row
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has denied allegations connecting him to an ongoing online dispute involving activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy.
The controversy began after King Mitchy renovated a public school within six days, reportedly with financial support from Seyi Tinubu. She later became involved in a social media exchange with VeryDarkMan over claims regarding accountability for public donations received since 2025.
Amid the back-and-forth, VeryDarkMan accused Seyi Tinubu of sponsoring Mitchy’s charity activities and allegedly called on the public to hold both of them responsible if anything were to happen to him.
Responding in a series of posts on Instagram, Seyi Tinubu described the allegations and insinuations as false. He clarified that his only interaction with King Mitchy was in a public setting, where he provided financial support to her non-governmental organisation as part of his youth empowerment initiatives.
“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 in the presence of others and made a donation to support her NGO’s activities. According to him, a follow-up meeting to assess the impact of the donation was planned but did not take place due to health reasons.
“There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind,” he stated.
Seyi Tinubu expressed concern that a dispute he neither initiated nor participated in was being used to damage his reputation. He also criticised what he described as online harassment and warned that escalating attacks could pose risks to individuals’ wellbeing.
“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,” he added.
Reaffirming his commitment to philanthropy, he said he has, for over a decade, supported initiatives in education, healthcare, enterprise and youth empowerment through his foundation and personal contributions.
He called for restraint and responsible discourse, urging parties involved to prioritise facts over speculation.
