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Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has publicly addressed claims linking him to an online dispute between social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, and Mitchell Mukoro, popularly called King Mitchy.
The controversy emerged after allegations circulated suggesting an improper relationship or undisclosed arrangement between Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy — claims that VeryDarkMan reportedly amplified as part of his ongoing criticism.
King Mitchy, a philanthropist and content creator, had recently disclosed that she renovated a rundown school within six days, presenting the effort as evidence that swift, positive change was possible with genuine commitment. However, remarks attributed to her were widely interpreted as subtle criticism of VeryDarkMan, who subsequently accused her of being deployed to polish the public image of President Tinubu’s administration.
In a separate video, VeryDarkMan was also said to have alleged that both Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy were threatening his life.
Responding in a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday, Seyi Tinubu dismissed the accusations as unfounded and clarified that his interaction with King Mitchy was strictly tied to his philanthropic activities.
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Tinubu wrote, “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 categorically denied any inappropriate dealings, stating, “There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind.”
Turning his attention directly to VeryDarkMan, Tinubu accused the activist of dragging him into a conflict he had no involvement in.
He wrote, “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.”
Tinubu stressed that he would not succumb to intimidation, maintaining that he would not allow what he described as fictional narratives to define him.
“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.
He concluded by reiterating his dedication to youth-focused initiatives through his foundation and warned against politicising charitable efforts.
“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.
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