In the wake of resurfaced old tweets and a sexual-misconduct allegation, Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi has released a formal statement addressing his recent termination from the company he helped build. The development has sparked intense debate across the tech ecosystem, but Olubi’s response focuses on one central point: he believes his dismissal was unfair and procedurally flawed.
According to Olubi, he was formally informed on Saturday, 22 November 2025, that his employment with Paystack had been terminated. He claims the decision was made before Paystack concluded its independent investigation into the allegations brought against him. He also stated that he was never invited to any meeting, hearing, or review session where he could present his side of the story. As someone who has served as co-founder, technical leader, and former board member, he says he is deeply familiar with Paystack’s internal governance and believes the company failed to follow its established procedures. He emphasized that he had engaged with the investigation in good faith and had cooperated fully with every request from the board.
A major part of the current controversy involves several of Olubi’s old tweets from the late 2000s and early 2010s, which recently resurfaced and sparked widespread backlash. The tweets contain inappropriate jokes and comments, which many online users have criticized. Olubi acknowledges the existence of those tweets but insists they do not represent who he is today. He emphasized that people who know him personally or professionally are aware that the persona reflected in those old posts does not align with his real-life conduct. He further stated that he has always conducted himself in ways that respect the dignity and safety of others, distancing his professional values from the tone of the resurfaced content.
Beyond the tweets, Olubi’s primary concern is the process through which Paystack decided to end his employment. He argues that the company’s action came before the investigation was completed, did not involve any formal hearing, did not give him an opportunity to respond to the allegations, and did not follow the company’s internal policies or standards of governance. These are the issues his legal team is now carefully reviewing.
Olubi confirmed that his lawyers are examining the circumstances surrounding his removal and assessing whether Paystack’s actions violated any internal or contractual procedures. He also noted that he would not be making further public statements while this legal review is ongoing.
The situation continues to develop and has opened conversations across African tech about leadership accountability, corporate governance, personal conduct, and the long-term impact of online content. For now, Olubi’s statement has added a new dimension to an already complex story and it is clear that this matter is far from concluded.
