Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, after an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate surfaced online.
In a statement to TechCabal, the Stripe-owned fintech confirmed that it has opened a formal investigation into the accusation. The situation escalated after several decade-old tweets posted by Olubi resurfaced, containing sexually explicit comments about colleagues and disturbing references involving minors.
“Paystack is aware of the allegations involving our Co-founder, Ezra Olubi,” the company stated. “We take matters of this nature extremely seriously.
Effective immediately, Ezra has been suspended from all duties and responsibilities pending the outcome of a formal investigation.”
The company declined to offer additional information, saying it must protect the identities of those involved and ensure the integrity of the investigative process.
The resurfaced posts, dated between 2009 and 2013, include graphic remarks, a comment about wanting to photograph a colleague’s thighs, and tweets referencing minors. One widely circulated 2011 post read:
“Monday will be more fun with an ‘a’ in it. Touch a coworker today. Inappropriately.”
In the wake of the backlash, Olubi has deactivated his X account, according to online checks.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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