Digital financial services provider OPay has dismissed reports claiming that it will suspend operations from Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
The rumour, which circulated on social media, claimed that the fintech would embark on an indefinite break and stop processing transactions and account-related services.
The report also urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds ahead of the purported shutdown, prompting concerns among some users.
However, OPay has described the claim as false and malicious, assuring customers that it has no plans to stop its operations.
“OPay is not going on break by September. We’re here, and we’re going nowhere!” the company said in a social media post on Sunday.
The fintech also urged customers to be cautious of unofficial information circulating online, noting that genuine communications from the company can be distinguished from fake posts.
“True OPay users know how to identify our official communications. Take a closer look at the viral post, and you’ll spot the red flags,” it said.
OPay advised members of the public to verify information before sharing it, particularly when such claims concern their finances or accounts.
The company added, “Always verify before you share. Filter the noise!”
It further encouraged customers to rely on its verified social media platforms for updates and other official communications.
“Follow our official pages for authentic OPay updates,” the fintech stated.
The clarification comes amid growing concerns over misinformation circulated through social media, with OPay urging its customers not to act on unverified claims regarding its services.
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