Ezra Olubi, co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, has disclosed that he was dismissed by the company over allegations of sexual misconduct, a decision he described as unfair.
Olubi made the disclosure in a blog post published on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, breaking his silence on the controversy.
The matter began after Max ‘Makispoke’ Obae accused Olubi of misogyny during an X Space session, prompting old tweets containing sexually explicit and disturbing statements to resurface.
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The posts fueled accusations of misogyny, pedophilia, bestiality and predatory behavior.
Paystack suspended Olubi on Nov. 12 and announced a formal investigation. However, Olubi confirmed that his employment was terminated on Nov. 22 before the investigation concluded and without a hearing.
In his statement, Olubi said his silence during the probe created a vacuum that allowed assumptions and misrepresentations to spread. He maintained that the resurfaced posts did not reflect his conduct or values.
“My legal team is now reviewing the process that led to my purported termination, including its consistency with internal policies.
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“They will take the steps they consider appropriate, and I will not be commenting further on this matter at this time,” he wrote.
Paystack has yet to issue a public statement on Olubi’s termination, while Stripe, its parent company, has also remained silent.
