President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has finally addressed the escalating controversy involving social media influencers VeryDarkMan (VDM) and King Mitchy, delivering a clear denial of allegations suggesting improper conduct or secret romantic involvement.
In a statement that has drawn widespread attention, Seyi Tinubu emphasized that his engagement with King Mitchy was purely professional, limited to a single meeting in which he provided financial support for her NGO initiatives. He underlined that supporting charitable projects to empower young Nigerians is a practice he routinely extends to various organizations and should not be misinterpreted as scandalous.
The controversy intensified after King Mitchy posted a video showcasing the rapid six-day renovation of a dilapidated school in Delta State. In her post, she credited Seyi Tinubu’s support and highlighted that committed action can deliver swift and meaningful change.
The post immediately drew criticism from VDM, who questioned the project’s timeline and accused King Mitchy of being a political pawn used to polish the image of the Tinubu administration. VDM further insinuated that the relationship between the president’s son and the influencer extended beyond philanthropy, hinting at secret motives behind the funding.
In response, Seyi Tinubu used his Instagram story to reject the accusations, asserting that he would not be intimidated by fictional narratives. He expressed frustration that his name was being weaponized in a social media dispute he did not initiate.
Tinubu described VDM’s claims as attempts to manipulate public perception and stressed that repeating falsehoods does not make them true. He called on the public to focus on facts rather than social media speculation.
The situation escalated on Saturday morning when a distressing post appeared on King Mitchy’s social media page, allegedly by her management, claiming she had passed away in a hospital in Abuja. The post described her mother collapsing in Lagos upon hearing the news and urged anyone nearby to intervene. The report has sent shockwaves across Nigerian digital platforms, though no official confirmation from family members or authorities has been released. READ ALSO Abuja Hospital Denies King Mitchy Alleged Death Claim
Prior to the death rumors, King Mitchy had defended her integrity, stating that completing the school project in record time demonstrated that efficiency is possible when leaders are genuinely committed. She also noted that people with true integrity do not need constant explanations a comment widely interpreted as a direct response to her critics.
As Nigerians await verified updates on her condition, the controversy continues to stir debate about celebrity philanthropy, political image management, and the power of social media in shaping national narratives.