Nigerian fintech Paystack has fired Co-founder and chief technology officer, Ezra Olubi, after public allegations that he had sexual relations with a junior employee.
Olubi announced the firing in a blog post on Saturday, November 23, 2025, saying that the decision came before the company’s investigation was complete.
The controversy began in mid-November when a social media post alleging abusive behaviour by Olubi went viral and prompted users to resurface a series of explicit tweets from earlier in his career. The resurfaced material includes sexually explicit jokes and remarks that many described as predatory. Paystack confirmed that it had suspended Olubi and opened a formal investigation, stating that it had established a review process and intended to appoint an independent investigator.
Mr Ezra Olubi posted that he was not given an opportunity to respond before his contract was ended and that the termination appeared to contravene the terms of his suspension and the company’s internal policies. He added that his legal team would explore possible steps in response.
He said “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,”
This case has intensified call for stronger workplace accountability across Africa’s fast-growing tech sector, where several high-profile misconduct allegations have forced companies to confront governance and culture issues.
Paystack did not immediately issue a fresh public statement after Olubi’s blog post, and it is not clear whether Stripe — Paystack’s parent company — will comment further. Any legal action by Olubi could force new disclosures or court proceedings that would clarify the facts and the company’s process.
Techpoint Africa
MukTv Morgan Mbila
