Seyi Tinubu has addressed the growing controversy linking his name to the online feud between King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan, following claims by her manager that the influencer allegedly committed suicide. In a detailed statement, Tinubu said he had been deliberately dragged into a dispute he neither started nor participated in. He firmly denied the allegations and insinuations circulating about him, describing them as completely false. According to him, he met King Mitchy only once in a public setting, alongside other people, where he provided financial support toward her NGO activities — just as he has done for many young Nigerians and organisations focused on empowerment. He explained that a follow-up meeting had been scheduled for him to receive an update on the impact of the donation, but it did not take place because he had been unwell. “There has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind.” Tinubu expressed concern that a feud he had no involvement in was being used as a vehicle to attach his name to a narrative lacking factual basis. He suggested that VeryDarkMan appeared to have been looking for an opportunity to attack his reputation and seized on the situation to do so. “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 stressed that he would not be bullied or pressured by online attacks, noting that he understands the damaging impact harassment can have. Tinubu condemned the escalation of online hostility, warning that no disagreement should deteriorate into harassment capable of harming someone’s wellbeing or safety. “I will not be bullied, and I will not dignify fiction with panic.” Reaffirming his commitment to philanthropy, he highlighted over a decade of documented work through his foundation and personal giving, supporting initiatives in education, enterprise, health and youth empowerment. He maintained that philanthropy and outreach must never be politicised or weaponised. “To those seeking to manufacture controversy: Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. We need responsible discourse, not sensationalism driven by speculation.” Tinubu concluded by firmly rejecting the accusations against him and calling for de-escalation, restraint 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.”
