OPay dismisses viral shutdown claim, says services continue
Leading digital payment platform, OPay, has debunked a circulating notice claiming that the company intends to suspend its operations and embark on an indefinite break starting September 1, 2026. The rebuttal on Monday follows a viral document titled “Official Note,” which advised customers to urgently withdraw their funds to avoid inconvenience. The fabricated document, which Read More:…
Digital payment platform OPay has refuted a viral notice claiming it plans to suspend operations and go on an indefinite break starting September 1, 2026. The misleading document, titled “Official Note,” advised customers to withdraw funds immediately to avoid inconvenience, causing panic among users. OPay’s Head of Corporate Communications, Folayemi Joshua, labeled the notice as entirely false and urged customers not to believe the inaccurate information.
He affirmed that the company is fully operational and has no intention of halting services. OPay highlighted several inconsistencies in the circulating flyer, such as the use of an outdated logo, the incorrect spelling of the brand name, and an unrecognizable layout. The company reiterated its dedication to providing seamless financial services nationwide and advised the public to only follow official communication channels for accurate updates.
An anonymous OPay employee also debunked the shutdown claims, stating that the company is not closing down and remains committed. Another customer emphasized the need for OPay management to vigorously counter this false information across all social media platforms.
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