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Paystack fires Ezra Olubi over reputational damage concerns

Key Points

• Paystack says it ended Olubi’s role to protect public trust. The firm says it followed contract rights and met payments.

• An independent workplace review is continuing under a law firm. The probe is separate from the firing decision and report.

• Ezra Olubi says lawyers are reviewing the termination for policy consistency. He insists his conduct always respected people’s safety.

Paystack has fired co-founder Ezra Olubi after screenshots of old posts resurfaced online and attracted public anger. The firm said it acted to protect public trust and regulatory confidence for its users and partners.

Paystack said it made the decision under its contractual rights and that it met all financial obligations to Olubi. The company added that its firing decision is separate from a concurrent workplace review led by law firm Aluko & Oyebode.

The company said rapid action is needed when conduct could weaken user trust in a regulated firm. Paystack described possible reputation harm as the main reason for the move, while the review of workplace claims continues.

How the posts and claims unfolded

Olubi removed his public X account after screenshots of old tweets began to spread online. See the old tweets deactivation report for the initial coverage of the resurfaced posts.

Reports then widened as a public figure, Max Obae, made further claims about a past relationship with Olubi and about conduct she described as harmful. The new claims intensified public scrutiny and drew media attention to the firm’s handling of the matter.

Paystack said it initially paused Olubi in line with internal policy while the company set up the independent review. The firm stressed that the pause and the later contract action were distinct steps taken for different reasons.

An internal source told reporters Olubi’s early replies to the resurfaced posts downplayed the posts’ seriousness. The source said his response raised doubts about his ability to lead amid public and regulator scrutiny.

Independent review and company stance

Paystack named Aluko & Oyebode as the law firm conducting the workplace review and said that work will continue independently. The company said it would publish outcomes when the review finishes and when legal steps allow disclosure.

Olubi issued a short blog post after his exit and said his legal team would check whether the termination matched company rules. He wrote that he has aimed to act in ways that respect people’s safety and respect, but he did not directly address the old posts.

Industry lawyers say firms face hard choices when public disputes involve senior founders and rapid public scrutiny. They add that firms must balance fair process with quick steps to calm things down and protect users.

Paystack pointed to past cases where regulated firms moved early to protect governance standards and regulatory ties. The company said maintaining regulator confidence matters when a firm handles financial data and customer funds.

Observers now expect the independent review and any legal questions to shape future steps by Paystack. The firm’s next public updates will likely focus on review findings and any policy or governance changes.

Several local outlets and social posts have followed the case closely and reported new claims and replies in near real time. One of those follow-ups included a fuller account of claims by Max Obae, which added pressure on Paystack and widened the public debate. 

See the Max Obae abuse and misconduct claims for her account and details.

The episode highlights how quickly social posts can reshape public views of leaders and firms in the fintech sector. It also raises questions about how firms should balance quick action with fair review for senior staff.

Paystack’s move will be watched closely by other fintech firms and regulators across Nigeria and beyond. The outcome of the independent review may set new expectations about founder conduct and firm responses.

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Max Obae exposes Ezra Olubi’s past after breakup email

Key Points

• Max Obae accused Ezra Olubi of manipulation and abuse. She said he ended their romance with a ‘Severance’ email.

• Old tweets from the 2010s resurfaced showing shocking explicit content. Screenshots were archived in a public GitHub evidence repository.

• Paystack suspended Ezra Olubi immediately while it reviews claims. Public outrage trended with multiple hashtags demanding answers.

On November 12, 2025, a breakup email ignited a wide online storm. Max Obae, known as @makispoke, publicly accused Ezra Olubi the next day. Her account linked the email to alleged abuse and manipulation.

She said Olubi used charm and money to control partners and staff. Read Max Obae’s full accusation thread for her account of events. Her post did not name him initially but clues pointed clearly.

Old tweets and the GitHub archive

Screenshots of Olubi’s old X posts circulated within hours on social media. Many posts allegedly dated from 2010 to 2017 and shocked users. A public GitHub repository centralised the screenshots and commentary for journalists.

Examples included tweets that referenced minors and bestiality, according to screenshots. Others showed crude remarks about colleagues and sexual conduct at work. The resurfacing amplified nationwide calls for action and public accountability against Olubi.

Olubi deactivated his X account as the evidence trended across platforms. Close associates also scrubbed public profiles amid growing scrutiny online. The disappearance fuelled speculation and intense debate across Nigeria’s tech scene.

Corporate response and suspension

Read Paystack suspends co-founder for details on the internal probe. The company told reporters it takes such matters extremely seriously. Stripe, Paystack’s parent, has not publicly commented on the suspension.

Paystack confirmed it removed Ezra Olubi from duties pending a formal review, according to industry outlets. Tech news sites and local papers reported the suspension on November 13 and 14, 2025. The move paused his public-facing roles while the company investigates the claims.

The allegations have renewed discussion on workplace culture inside Nigeria’s tech firms. Observers say the case will test governance and complaint-handling at fast-growing startups. Many users are calling for legal steps and a transparent review of the archive material.

Ezra Olubi co-founded Paystack, a firm acquired by Stripe in 2020 and central to many Nigerian online businesses. For now, the public record relies on Obae’s account and the archived material online. The next steps depend on Paystack’s probe outcomes and any legal follow-up.

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Max Obae accuses Ezra Olubi of abuse and misconduct in public audio. The report details alleged staff ties and marriage strain. Check full details below #ValidUpdates #EzraOlubi #MaxObae #Nigeria #Entertainment

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