Seyi Tinubu breaks silence over VDM, King-Mitchy drama

After things got messy online and somehow Seyi Tinubu entered the matter. The president’s son has now broken his silence in a long post after being dragged into the ongoing social media fight between VeryDarkMan (VDM) and King Mitchy.

Earlier, VDM accused Mitchy of being a “political pawn” to polish the president’s image and later claimed both she and Seyi threatened his life.
Speaking out on Instagram, Seyi set the record straight:

“Over the past few days, my name has been deliberately drawn into an online dispute between VeryDarkMan (VDM) and King_Mitchy (‘Mitchy’). Let me be clear:

the allegations and insinuations made about me are false. 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. There was never any private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind.”

Seyi called out the targeting:

“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 seize upon this situation to do so. I will not accept that.”

He added a firm defense of philanthropy:

“If my name generates attention, let us at least deal in facts. Supporting charitable causes publicly is not a crime. Meeting someone publicly to support their NGO is not a scandal. Repeating falsehoods loudly does not transform them into truth. 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. What we are witnessing online, particularly the escalation of attacks that many suggest are having serious mental health impacts, is unacceptable. No disagreement should descend into harassment that risks someone’s wellbeing or safety.”

On the importance of genuine outreach:

“Philanthropy and outreach must never be politicised or weaponised. For over a decade, through my foundation and personal giving, I have supported initiatives in education, enterprise, health, youth empowerment, and many others. That work is transparent, documented, and rooted in service. To those seeking to manufacture controversy: Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. We need responsible discourse, not sensationalism driven by speculation.”

And finally, Seyi’s call for calm:

“I firmly reject the accusations made against me. I call for de-escalation, for restraint, and for 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.”

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