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The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership has urged the police to investigate the sexual misconduct allegations levelled against Paystack co-founder, Ezra Olubi, following his suspension by the company over sexual misconduct allegations.
There was public outrage on Friday after the Stripe-owned Nigerian payments company announced Olubi’s suspension over alleged sexual misconduct involving a subordinate.
Saturday PUNCH gathered that the controversy began on Wednesday after a woman who once had a relationship with Olubi went online to air personal grievances against him.
The post drew attention to a series of old tweets allegedly linked to Olubi, dating back to 2009 and 2013, which users said contained sexually suggestive remarks involving colleagues and minors.
The posts stirred fresh arguments about accountability, personal conduct, and how old social-media activity can haunt public figures. Olubi has now deactivated his X account.
Some of the resurfaced tweets drew widespread criticism, with one reading: “I judge my female friends by the sound of their pee make. Thanks to the audio in my bathroom,” while another stated: “Save water. Take a bath with your neighbour’s daughter.”
One of the tweets, posted on May 23, 2011, read: “Monday will be more fun with an ‘a’ in it. Touch a coworker today. Inappropriately.”
TechCabal reported on Friday that the company said it had opened a formal probe into the matter.
“Paystack is aware of the allegations involving our co-founder, Ezra Olubi. We take matters of this nature extremely seriously. Effective immediately, Ezra has been suspended from all duties and responsibilities pending the outcome of a formal investigation,” the company said in a confirmation statement made to TechCabal.
The firm added that it would not be offering further comments while the process is ongoing.
“Out of respect for the individuals involved and to protect the integrity of the process, we will not be commenting further until the investigation is complete,” Paystack said.
Speaking to Saturday PUNCH, CACOL Executive Director, Debo Adeniran, said the allegations, going by the outrage they have generated on social media, raise serious moral and criminal concerns.
Adeniran described the situation as “moral corruption,” insisting that anyone holding an executive position must be “above board in all his or her conduct.”
He said while consensual relationships between adults might not constitute a criminal offence, the narrative changes entirely if minors are involved. Punch
