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Paystack fires Ezra Olubi over reputational damage concerns
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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.
Image credit: Instagram / @ezraolubiPaystack 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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Old BBNaija Ebuka's 2010 reply resurfaces and rebukes Ezra Olubi's past posts. Read full story below #ValidUpdates #Ebuka #EzraOlubi #Paystack #SocialMedia
Old BBNaija Ebuka’s tweets show him rebuking Ezra Olubi over his creepy posts
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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu replied to a Ezra’s tweet in 2010, scolding its tone. Those lines resurfaced this today after screenshots of the exchange circulated widely.
Image credit: @ebuka / InstagramScreenshots showed past posts that many readers found deeply disturbing. Ezra Olubi deactivated his X account after the images spread online.
Screenshots and the resurfaced reply
The screenshots circulated first on X before moving to other social feeds. When the old reply reappeared, users dug into the original exchange and thread context.
Ebuka’s 2010 line used blunt language to call the post creepy and wrong. His reply framed the Ezra’s then-old note as unacceptable and ill judged.
Public reaction split between praise and critique of the tone used. Some readers lauded Ebuka for calling out the odd phrasing in the original post.
Company action and wider allegations
Paystack announced a temporary pause for one of its founders while it investigates. The fintech firm said it opened a formal probe into the online allegations.
Other recent accusations also emerged in separate reports this week. A public statement from Max Obae added fresh allegations against Ezra Olubi.
The company suspension and account deactivation intensified public scrutiny. Readers and commentators urged careful checks before drawing firm conclusions.
Past posts can shape how new claims are seen by the public. Media analysts said resurfaced material often shifts the focus of current debates.
What matters now is verified evidence and formal findings. Police or company statements will be needed to confirm any legal claims.
Ebuka has not issued a fresh public statement about the screenshots. His 2010 reply remains the only public line attributed to him so far.
Olubi’s team has not yet provided a detailed public rebuttal. Journalists said more official responses may appear as investigations progress.
Newsrooms and social users should treat archival posts with clear context. Experts warned against rushing to legal or professional conclusions from old lines.
ValidUpdates will keep monitoring statements from company and witnesses. We will publish verified updates if police or corporate findings arrive.
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Max Obae exposes Ezra Olubi’s past after breakup email
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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.
Image credit: Photos via X — @makispoke (left) and @ezraolubi (right).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 details how a breakup email exposed Ezra Olubi, and why it matters. Read the full story below. #ValidUpdates #EzraOlubi #Paystack #MaxObae
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Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a now viral sexual misconduct allegation, the company confirmed on Friday.
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