- Paystack has dismissed Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following online allegations of inappropriate sexual misconduct involving a junior staff member.
- Olubi disclosed his dismissal in a blog post, claiming the company acted prematurely without completing its internal investigation or allowing him a chance to respond.
- The situation, fueled by the resurfacing of Olubi’s sexually explicit old social media posts, has intensified scrutiny on workplace accountability in Africa’s tech industry.
Nigerian fintech firm Paystack has terminated the employment of its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following online allegations of inappropriate sexual relations with a junior staff member.
Olubi disclosed his dismissal in a blog post on Saturday, November 23, 2025, claiming the company acted before completing its internal investigation.
Olubi stated he was neither invited to a meeting nor given a chance to respond before being removed, arguing the dismissal went against the terms of his suspension and Paystack’s internal rules.
He wrote:
“My legal team is now reviewing the process that led to my purported termination, including its consistency with internal policies. They will take the steps they consider appropriate, and I will not be commenting further on this matter at this time.”
The allegations, fueled by the resurfacing of explicit old social media posts by Olubi from 2009 to 2013, sparked widespread public scrutiny regarding accountability in the tech industry. Paystack had previously confirmed Olubi’s suspension and the appointment of an independent investigator.
The company has not issued a new statement following Olubi’s claims.
