Public commentator Solomon Buchi has reignited the allegations against Stephen Akintayo. He accused the businessman and Gtext Holdings of salary delays, exploitative work conditions and aggressive sales targets. Buchi claimed that more than 30 people had contacted him with complaints.
Akintayo has denied personal responsibility for the company’s current operations. He said he stepped down as Group CEO in 2023 and that Gtext is now run by a board.
The matter has now turned into an online feud between both parties, with Buchi threatening to teach Akintayo “lessons” regarding certain social media claims. 
What Solomon Buchi alleged
Based on social media reports, Buchi said the complaints he received centred on delayed pay, harsh working conditions. He also mentioned sales targets that staff described as unrealistic. He presented the volume of complaints, more than 30 by his count, as evidence of a pattern rather than isolated grievances.
According to numerous (but still unverified) claims on social media, Stephen Akintayo reportedly makes his workers comment on and like his social media posts. They alleged he deducts their salary whenever they don’t engage or agree with him. He also allegedly gives workers tasks outside their job description and expertise. They said he penalises them when they don’t get it right.
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How Allegations Against Stephen Akintayo Went Viral
The matter became public last week after a former worker, Victoria, called out Akintayo on X. She accused him of portraying himself as a billionaire online while allegedly owing staff salaries. She claimed that Akintayo bullied and intimidated her simply because she asked for the three months’ unpaid salary Gtext, owed her.
According to her, Akintayo blocked her months ago after she repeatedly requested payment. Despite several attempts to resolve the matter, she did not receive her payment until she spoke publicly about it and the public pressure helped.
She then shared a screenshot of a mail she reportedly received from the company afterwards. It asked her to clarify that she had been paid and to issue a formal apology for her actions.
Solomon Buchi later followed up his initial post with another video. He claimed he took down his former video out of respect for revered individuals who intervened. He said they assured him that Akintayo would pay the outstanding salaries in question.
Buchi also accused Akintayo of allegedly sponsoring bloggers to claim that he had begged him, describing him as a “brat” and accusing him of selling “audio land” to unsuspecting people.
However, Gtext has reportedly been paying employees their outstanding salaries, according to several testimonies posted online across social media after Buchi’s callout.
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Stephen Akintayo Claims He Left Gtext in 2023
Akintayo’s account of his role matches the public record. He announced on November 18, 2023, that he was stepping down as Group CEO, handing the company’s affairs to seven newly appointed CEOs overseeing its subsidiaries.
He said the company needed institutional funding expertise, which he described as not his strength.
Gtext later moved him from the top of its structure altogether. In January 2026, the company said Akintayo had stepped down as chairman and handed over to former Inspector-General of Police Mike Okiro, so he could focus on new ventures including SACI Holdings.
He remains the company’s founder.
Earlier Complaints From Former Staff
The latest claims follow a report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) published on October 6. Former Gtext Homes staff alleged unpaid salaries, arbitrary contract terminations and unremitted pension deductions.
One ex-employee said she wasn’t paid her outstanding ₦395,000 salary until she publicly called out the company.
FIJ also reviewed payslips supplied by a former HR manager. They showed a December 2025 salary payment of ₦100,300 against a stated monthly salary of ₦350,000.
Gtext has rejected the allegations. It described it as a coordinated smear campaign by aggrieved ex-staff who, it said, left with company assets. It said it had reported the matter to the police. It also denied improper deductions, saying all deductions follow company policy and labour law.
The company has faced scrutiny before. The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an “Illegal Operator Alert” in August 2025 naming entities it linked to the group, including Gtext Holdings.
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