Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has officially addressed the viral allegations linking him to a heated social media conflict between activist Martins Otse, known as Verydarkman (VDM), and content creator Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy. In a detailed statement shared via his Instagram Story on Saturday, February 28, 2026, Seyi Tinubu categorized the claims as “false and baseless,” specifically debunking insinuations of an improper relationship or secret political arrangements.
He explained that his only encounter with King Mitchy occurred once in a public setting where he provided financial support for her NGO’s school renovation project, an act he framed as part of his decade-long commitment to youth empowerment. “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,” he clarified, adding that a planned follow-up meeting never occurred because he had been unwell.
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The controversy reached a boiling point over the weekend after Verydarkman accused King Mitchy of being a political pawn used to launder the administration’s image through her rapid six-day school renovation project. The activist further escalated the situation by alleging that both Seyi Tinubu and Mitchy were threatening his life, leading to a series of dramatic “death scares” on Saturday morning.
During a distressing livestream, King Mitchy was seen consuming hypo bleach, leading to a temporary announcement of her death by her management, which was later retracted with a post stating, “Michelle is okay now.” Simultaneously, Verydarkman posted a video of himself in a coffin for a mock burial, a stunt that drew widespread condemnation for trivializing life-and-death situations.
In his reaction, Seyi Tinubu expressed deep concern that a feud he neither started nor participated in was being used to tarnish his reputation. He accused Verydarkman of deliberately looking for a “trigger” to attack him and vowed not to be intimidated by the online narrative.
“I will not be bullied, and I will not dignify fiction with panic… Repeating falsehoods loudly does not transform them into truth,” he stated. He concluded by calling for a de-escalation of the online hostility, emphasizing that Nigeria needs “builders, not bullies,” and reaffirming that his philanthropic work remains transparent and rooted in service to the youth.
