Paystack CTO, Ezra Olubi suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate
Paystack has suspended its co-founder Ezra Olubi after old X posts resurfaced alleging sexual misconduct. The case adds to a string of scandals involving Nigerian tech founders, raising fresh questions about accountability in the ecosystem
Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The suspension follows the resurfacing of several old posts on X that triggered widespread criticism online.
In an email response to Techpoint Africa, Paystack confirmed the news of Olubi’s suspension, stressing that it takes such matters very seriously.
“As of Thursday evening, November 13, 2025, Ezra has been suspended from all duties and responsibilities pending a formal investigation.
“In accordance with our internal policies, we have initiated a review process led by Paystack’s Board. The Board is in the process of appointing an independent third-party investigator to ensure the investigation is conducted fairly, thoroughly, and with full confidentiality.”
The controversy began in mid-November 2025 when an individual known as Max Obae posted accusations on social media suggesting that a tech leader had mistreated a former partner and employees.
Although Obae did not initially name Olubi, observers quickly connected the dots to Paystack’s CTO, prompting them to dig up past posts that many have described as shocking. Olubi has since deactivated his X account, but screenshots of the posts continue to circulate. Some of the resurfaced posts include disturbing comments about sexual activity involving animals, children, and co-workers.
Olubi’s case adds to a growing pattern of controversy surrounding Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.
One prominent example was Patricia, the crypto startup that, in 2023, blamed a “hack” for freezing customer withdrawals. A Techpoint Africa investigation later revealed that the crisis may have stemmed more from mismanagement than a cyberattack, with claims of misappropriated funds and weak internal financial controls.
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