Nigerian tech industry faces another controversy as Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi has been suspended from his position following the resurfacing of explicit personal blog posts from 2011 that discuss his sexual orientation and fantasies about a male colleague.
Blog Post Resurfaces Amid Growing Scrutiny
A 2011 blog post attributed to Ezra Olubi has gained renewed attention across social media platforms this week. The post, originally published in September 2011 on a personal blogging platform under the title "Rants," contains intimate revelations about the Paystack co-founder's personal life and sexual identity.
The blog entry includes explicit commentary where Olubi describes himself as "homosexual, or bisexual, or bicurious" and details sexual fantasies involving a male coworker. In the controversial text, he writes about experiencing sexual arousal when imagining the colleague rubbing their thighs together, noting that this actually happens in real life and "excites" him.
Company Takes Immediate Action
Paystack confirmed on Wednesday that Olubi has been suspended from all duties pending the outcome of a formal internal investigation. The company released a statement emphasizing that it takes allegations of misconduct seriously and will not comment further until the review process concludes.
The suspension comes amid broader public scrutiny of Olubi's online history, with users circulating screenshots of other sexualized posts involving coworkers, animals, and minors. These additional materials have intensified the ongoing debate about professional conduct within Nigeria's growing tech ecosystem.
Broader Implications for Nigerian Tech
The resurfaced blog post also contains sections where Olubi reflects on extreme loneliness, failed friendships, and discomfort with social interactions. He describes preferring solitude with pet cats and expresses frustration with human relationships.
This incident has sparked intense discussions about workplace boundaries, personal conduct, and accountability among technology professionals in Nigeria. The timing coincides with increased global attention on executive behavior and corporate governance standards in fast-growing tech companies.
As the investigation continues, stakeholders across Nigeria's technology sector are watching closely to see how Paystack handles the situation and what precedent it might set for addressing similar issues in the future.
