OPay Dismisses Shutdown Rumors, Assures Customers

OPay, a digital payment platform, has issued a statement to reassure its customers that it will continue operations without interruption, countering a viral report claiming a shutdown on September 1, 2026. The false report suggested that OPay would temporarily suspend services and advised customers to withdraw their funds.

In response, OPay labeled the claims as malicious and confirmed there are no plans to halt operations. The company emphasized the need for customers to be cautious about information shared on social media, particularly regarding financial matters.

OPay urged users to verify the authenticity of any financial-related information before taking action or sharing it. The company highlighted that true OPay users can identify official communications and encouraged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims, which could cause unnecessary panic among customers.

OPay reassured users that they should follow its official pages for accurate updates.