…says VeryDarkMan appears to have been looking for a trigger.
Abuja, Nigeria — The iNews Times reports that Seyi Tinubu has denied any involvement in the ongoing VeryDarkMan Seyi Tinubu dispute with content creator King Mitchy, describing the allegations linking him to the online feud as false and misleading.
The controversy erupted after King Mitchy renovated a public school within six days using financial backing from Seyi Tinubu. VeryDarkMan later accused Seyi Tinubu of sponsoring Mitchy’s charity work and demanded public accountability, escalating the online dispute.
In a series of posts on Instagram, Seyi Tinubu clarified that his only interaction with King Mitchy occurred in a public setting, where he provided financial support for her NGO as part of his broader 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.”
Reaffirming his position, Seyi Tinubu stated that a follow-up meeting to review the impact of his donation never took place due to Mitchy’s ill health. He emphasized that there was no private encounter, secret arrangement, or impropriety of any kind, insisting that his involvement in charitable activities should not be politicized.
Expressing concern over the online escalation, he noted that VeryDarkMan “appears to have been looking for a trigger” to attack him, using the dispute as an opportunity to tarnish his reputation.
“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.
Seyi Tinubu further condemned online harassment, warning of possible mental health risks from escalating attacks, while reiterating his decade-long commitment to philanthropy in education, enterprise, healthcare, and youth empowerment.
“Philanthropy and outreach must never be politicized or weaponized,” he said. “Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. Responsible discourse must prevail over sensationalism.”
He concluded by calling for restraint and a return to factual discussion, stressing that integrity and service to Nigerians, particularly the youth, remain his priority.
