Paystack sacks co-founder Ezra Olubi over decade-old tweets

Paystack has terminated the employment of co-founder and chief technical officerafter old tweets resurfaced in which he referenced sex with underage girls and animals. Olubi has vowed to challenge the decision.

In a statement on Sunday, Olubi said he was not given a chance to defend himself before the dismissal on 22 November 2025, calling the process a breach of Paystack’s internal policies.

The controversial tweets, posted about a decade ago, predated Olubi’s co-founding of the fintech company. Paystack initially suspended him and launched an investigation. Olubi claimed his silence during the inquiry was exploited to justify his termination.

While he did not directly deny the tweets, Olubi insisted that colleagues and friends could vouch for his personal integrity. He added that his legal team is now reviewing whether the dismissal complied with company policies.

Paystack has not commented on Olubi’s claims or the legality of the termination.

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