Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has criticized social media personality King Mitchy, telling her bluntly, “You are not the Minister of Education,” as tensions escalate in his ongoing feud with activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). Fayose’s remarks, widely circulated online, were aimed at questioning Mitchy’s authority to comment on education-related issues while embroiled in the dispute.
The exchange has sparked heated reactions across Nigeria’s digital space. Supporters of Fayose applauded his directness, arguing that public figures should avoid presenting themselves as experts in areas outside their professional scope. “It’s important to hold influencers accountable when they overstep,” one commentator noted.
Others, however, defended King Mitchy, suggesting that her outspoken style resonates with younger audiences who feel disconnected from traditional leadership. “She may not be a minister, but she speaks the language of the streets,” a fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Civil society observers have weighed in, warning that personal feuds between public figures risk overshadowing more pressing national debates. Analysts abroad see the controversy as part of a broader trend in Nigeria, where social media personalities increasingly shape public discourse and challenge established voices.
The clash between Fayose, Mitchy, and VDM highlights the growing influence of online platforms in Nigeria’s political and cultural conversations, raising questions about credibility, accountability, and the role of digital activism in shaping public opinion.
