Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- The controversy surrounding Ezra Olubi, Paystack co-founder and CTO, has reached heightened proportions as the payment processing company has suspended him.

Starting from around 2010, Mr Olubi posted several controversial tweets, including sexually explicit jokes and comments that resurfaced online.

On Wednesday, a woman who previously had a relationship with Olubi published her personal complaints online, triggering renewed attention and widespread circulation of his old, controversial tweets.

TechCabal reports that Paystack has issued a statement announcing Mr Olubi's suspension from his duties and responsibilities, pending the investigation's outcome.

"Paystack is aware of the allegations involving our Co-found...