OPay Dismisses Viral Shutdown Rumour, Warns Against Fake Publication
Leading fintech company, OPay Digital Services, has dismissed as false and malicious a viral social media publication claiming that the company would embark on a prolonged break from September 1,
Fintech firm OPay Digital Services has refuted a circulating claim on social media that the company would halt operations starting September 1, 2026. The fabricated publication alarmed customers, prompting OPay to issue an official statement via its verified social media channels, declaring the claim false and reassuring users that the company is fully operational.
The statement, titled ‘This is FALSE,’ said, “OPay is not going on break by September. We’re here, and we’re going nowhere!” OPay urged its customers to verify the authenticity of such information by checking the company’s official communication channels, warning against the spread of false rumors. The Vice-President of Public and Government Affairs for OPay, Dr. Maxwell Loko, described the viral publication as “false, malicious and misleading.”
He cautioned customers against taking any action based on the fabricated claim and advised them to rely solely on OPay’s verified platforms for official updates. Loko emphasized that spreading false information with intentions to cause panic or undermine a financial institution’s confidence could lead to legal consequences. OPay’s response comes amid growing concerns over the misuse of digital content to damage reputations and cause unnecessary panic in the fintech sector.
While some speculated that the claim might be linked to competitive interests, no evidence supported such allegations. OPay reiterated that customers should exercise caution and verify financial or operational announcements through its authenticated channels before taking any action.
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