US EditionPaystack Suspends Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Amid Allegations
Paystack suspended co-founder Ezra Olubi after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced online, triggering an internal investigation amid scrutiny of his past explicit tweets dating back to 2009.
- On November 12, Paystack suspended its co-founder and chief technology officer, Ezra Olubi, after a sexual misconduct allegation surfaced on X and was reported by TechCabal.
- Historic tweets revived online, with screenshots circulating on X, indicating renewed scrutiny of Ezra Olubi's 2009–2013 posts amid broader misconduct scandals.
- Paystack activated internal review protocols and asked Mr Ezra Olubi to step away from operational duties, declining further comment until the formal inquiry concludes.
- Paystack's regional prominence intensifies scrutiny as its alumni network across Africa expects the investigation to influence leadership accountability and organisational safeguards.
- Given Olubi's national honour and Paystack's pedigree, Mr Ezra Olubi's award by late President Muhammadu Buhari and Paystack's 2015 launch, plus its $200 million Stripe acquisition, raise reputational stakes.
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