In the wake of explosive accusations against Africa's most valuable startup, Flutterwave co-founder speaks | TechCabal

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In the wake of explosive accusations against Africa's most valuable startup, Flutterwave co-founder speaks | TechCabal

Former CEO of Africa’s most valuable startup Flutterwave, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, has responded to the recent allegations of fraud and insider trading levelled against the company’s management and current CEO and co-founder, Olugbenga Agboola.

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