Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has spoken out to refute allegations connecting him to the ongoing dispute between social media figures Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, and Mitchell Mukoro, also called King Mitchy.
The controversy followed insinuations of an alleged improper relationship or covert dealings between Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy — claims that VeryDarkMan reportedly amplified in his online commentary.
The philanthropist and content creator King Mitchy recently announced that she renovated a dilapidated school within six days, describing the effort as evidence that impactful change can occur swiftly when driven by genuine intention.
Her remarks were widely perceived as subtle digs at VeryDarkMan. In response, he accused her of being used as a political tool to polish the image of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In another video, VeryDarkMan allegedly tagged the President’s son and claimed that both Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy were threatening his life.
Reacting in a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday, Seyi Tinubu dismissed the claims and insinuations as untrue.
He explained that his interaction with King Mitchy was limited to his established philanthropic engagements.
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 private encounters, saying, “There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind.”
Turning his attention to VeryDarkMan, Tinubu accused the activist of dragging him into a dispute he did not initiate.
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 further stressed that he would not be intimidated by what he described as fabricated narratives.
“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 ended the statement by reiterating his dedication to youth-focused initiatives through his foundation, maintaining that charitable work should not be politicised.
“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.
(PUNCH)
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