Paystack has terminated the appointment of its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following public allegations of sexual misconduct involving a junior employee.
Olubi confirmed his dismissal in a blog post published on Saturday, November 23, 2025, stating that the decision came before Paystack concluded its internal investigation. The controversy began earlier in November after a social media user accused him of abusive behaviour, prompting widespread circulation of old explicit tweets dating back to 2009–2013.
In response to the online uproar, Paystack announced that it had suspended Olubi and launched a formal review, with plans to engage an independent investigator. However, Olubi said he was not granted a meeting or given the chance to defend himself before his contract was terminated, claiming the move violated the terms of his suspension and the company’s policies.
“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,” he wrote.
Paystack, which was acquired by Stripe in 2020 in one of Africa’s biggest tech acquisitions, has come under intense public scrutiny as the resurfaced tweets raised renewed questions about workplace culture and accountability in the region’s rapidly growing tech industry.
The company did not issue a new statement following Olubi’s post, and it remains unclear if Stripe will address the matter publicly. Any legal challenge by Olubi could lead to further disclosures or court proceedings that may shed more light on the investigation and Paystack’s decision-making process.
Techpoint Africa contacted Paystack for comments but had received no response at the time of publication.
