NCC, NBC told to step in over Seyi Tinubu–VDM, King Mitchy clash

Public affairs analyst and activist, Blessing Akinlosotu, has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to closely monitor and sanction social media content creators over what she described as growing abuse on digital platforms.

Akinlosotu made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to the controversy involving Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu; social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM); and content creator Mitchel Mukoro, also known as King Mitchy.

The controversy began after VeryDarkMan alleged that Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy threatened his life over remarks he made concerning a N100 million donation. However, Seyi Tinubu dismissed the allegation in a detailed statement released over the weekend.

The situation reportedly escalated further following claims that King Mitchy attempted to take her own life, adding another layer of tension to the already heated online dispute.

Reacting to the development, Akinlosotu said it was unnecessary to drag Seyi Tinubu into the matter, while also condemning the reported actions attributed to King Mitchy.

She stressed the need for regulatory bodies to intensify oversight of digital content and enforce stricter sanctions where necessary.

“I call on the Nigerian Communications Commission, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission and other regulatory agencies to start paying closer and more serious attention to content being generated and churned out on a daily basis by creators across the federation through media,” she stated.

According to her, firm disciplinary measures are required to serve as deterrence against the spread of harmful or inflammatory content.

“There must be strong sanctions, and some persons must be made scapegoats as a way of deterrence,” she added.