I won’t be bullied – Seyi Tinubu addresses VDM’s allegations over King Mitchy

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed claims connecting him to the ongoing online dispute between controversial activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy.

The controversy began after King Mitchy renovated a public school within six days with financial support from the president’s son. She later became involved in a social media exchange with VeryDarkMan over allegations that she failed to account for public donations received since 2025.

VeryDarkMan subsequently accused Tinubu of backing Mitchy’s charity efforts and intensified the dispute. In a video posted on Instagram, the activist urged the public to hold both Tinubu and Mitchy responsible should anything happen to him.

Responding on Saturday via Instagram, Tinubu described the allegations and insinuations against him as “false,” explaining that his only interaction with King Mitchy occurred in a public setting where he provided financial assistance to her non-governmental organisation.

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.

Culled from vanguard