Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, Ezra Olubi, has been suspended following explosive allegations of sexual misconduct! The scandal erupted when a former associate of Olubi took to social media to air grievances that have set the internet ablaze with outrage and disbelief.
But that's not all! As if the accusations weren't enough, the saga took a darker twist as troubling tweets from Olubi’s past,yes, tweets from 2009 to 2013,have resurfaced, revealing a pattern of alarming behavior. Many of these tweets contain shockingly inappropriate, sexually suggestive remarks that could make anyone's skin crawl!
Among the most grotesque revelations is a tweet where Olubi bragged about judging female friends based on the sounds they make in the bathroom! He also made a truly horrifying suggestion: “Save water. Take a bath with your neighbour’s daughter.” And if that wasn’t bad enough, he encouraged workplace misconduct with a tweet that read, “Monday will be more fun with an ‘a’ in it. Touch a coworker today. Inappropriately.” Can you believe it?
As the backlash grew, Paystack wasted no time in responding to the uproar. They have launched a formal investigation into Olubi's conduct, with a statement declaring: “Paystack is aware of the allegations involving our Co-founder, Ezra Olubi. We take matters of this nature extremely seriously.” The company has promptly suspended him from all duties as they navigate the storm of public outrage.
Paystack, which has become a powerhouse in the fintech sector since its founding in 2015, now finds itself at the center of a scandal that could have far-reaching implications. Known for its revolutionary payment solutions across Africa and acquired by Stripe in 2020 for a jaw-dropping $200 million, the stakes have never been higher for this company.
The fallout from this investigation is bound to raise critical questions about accountability and the behavior expected from leaders in the tech industry.