Seyi Tinubu denies VDM allegations, calls for de-escalation
President Bola Tinubu's son, Seyi Tinubu, has publicly denied allegations linking him to an online dispute between activist VeryDarkMan and content creator King Mitchy. In a series of Instagram posts, Seyi clarified his only interaction with Mitchy was a public meeting where he provided financial support for her NGO as part of his youth empowerment initiatives. He stated there was no private arrangement or impropriety, emphasizing that supporting charitable causes is not a crime. Seyi condemned the online bullying and harassment, warning that escalating attacks could have serious mental health consequences. He reaffirmed his decade-long commitment to philanthropy through his foundation and personal donations across education, enterprise, healthcare, and youth empowerment. Seyi called for responsible discourse, rejecting the politicization of philanthropy and urging de-escalation in the ongoing controversy.