Nigerian fintech firm Paystack has fired its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Olubi confirmed the termination in a personal blog over the weekend, stating that the decision came before the completion of an independent investigation into the allegations. He added that his legal team is currently reviewing the process that led to his dismissal.

In his post, Olubi wrote:
“On Saturday, 22 November 2025, I was informed that my employment had been terminated. 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.”

DAILY POST reports that Olubi had earlier been suspended following claims of sexual misconduct involving a colleague.

The controversy emerged in mid-November 2025, after a viral social media post accused Olubi of abusive behavior. This prompted users to resurface a series of explicit tweets from earlier in his career.