“Noise will fade” — Seyi Tinubu breaks silence over VDM and King Mitchy’s online drama
Seyi Tinubu has denied any link to the ongoing online feud between activist VeryDarkMan VDM and philanthropist King Mitchy, describing the allegations against him as false.
The controversy erupted after King Mitchy renovated a public school within six days, reportedly with financial support from the president’s son.
She later clashed with VeryDarkMan on social media over claims that she failed to account for public donations received since 2025.
Tinubu Denies Involvement in Dispute
VeryDarkMan accused Tinubu of backing Mitchy’s charity work and escalated the confrontation.
In a video shared on Instagram, the activist asked the public to hold both Tinubu and Mitchy responsible if anything happened to him.
Responding on Saturday through Instagram, Tinubu dismissed the claims and said his name was being dragged into a dispute he neither started nor joined.
“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.”
Tinubu explained that he met King Mitchy only once in a public setting, alongside other individuals, where he donated funds to support her non-governmental organisation.
He said the contribution was part of his long-standing commitment to youth empowerment efforts across Nigeria.
According to him, a follow-up meeting was scheduled to assess the impact of the donation but was cancelled due to illness.
“There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind,” he stated.
Claims of Online Bullying
Tinubu expressed concern that the situation was being used to tarnish his image. He alleged that VeryDarkMan “appears to have been looking for a trigger” and seized the opportunity to attack him.
“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.
He also condemned what he described as online harassment and warned that such attacks could have serious mental health consequences.
“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 dedication to philanthropy, Tinubu said he has, for over a decade, supported projects in education, enterprise, healthcare, and youth development through his foundation and personal donations.
“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 called for calm and urged a return to what he described as “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.
