Seyi Tinubu denies VDM’s allegations, says meeting with King Mitchy public

President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has denied allegations linking him to a controversy involving philanthropist and content creator Mitchell “King Mitchy” Mukoro describing the claims as false and misleading.

Seyi said he met King Mitchy only once and in a public setting, alongside other people, where he made a financial donation to support her non-governmental organisation, in line with what he described as his long-standing practice of supporting young Nigerians and civic initiatives.

“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 has never been a private encounter, no secret arrangement, and no impropriety of any kind,” he said in a statement issued on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Seyi also faulted attempts to link his name to what he described as a feud he had no involvement in, adding that the situation was being used to introduce him into a narrative that was not based on facts.

He specifically accused social media activist VeryDarkMan of using the matter as an opportunity to attack his reputation.

“If my name generates attention, let us at least deal in facts,” the president’s son said, noting that supporting charitable causes and meeting people publicly to assist their organisations should not be portrayed as wrongdoing.

He further condemned what he described as online bullying and harassment, warning that the escalation of attacks on social media could have serious mental health and safety implications for those involved.

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Seyi said philanthropy and community outreach should not be politicised or weaponised, adding that for more than a decade, his foundation and personal initiatives have supported projects in education, health, enterprise and youth empowerment.

He called for responsible public discourse, urging Nigerians to focus on constructive engagement rather than what he described as sensationalism driven by speculation.

“To those seeking to manufacture controversy: Nigeria needs builders, not bullies. We need responsible discourse, not sensationalism driven by speculation,” Seyi stressed.

The controversy began after King Mitchy announced on her Instagram page that she renovated a school in Delta State.

Known for documenting her charitable efforts, she revealed that she restored a dilapidated school within six days and installed a borehole, saying her project demonstrated that meaningful change could be achieved when there is genuine intent.

She attributed the project’s financial backing to Seyi and music executive, Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy.

The announcement sparked an online exchange with VDM, as the activist later said she was being used as a political instrument to bolster the image of Tinubu’s government and advance his 2027 re-election ambition.

The Star