OPay denies shutdown rumour and warns against false claims
Fintech company OPay Digital Services Limited has addressed a rumour about an alleged indefinite shutdown of its operations. The company called the claim false and demanded a public apology from the X user who posted it. OPay assured customers that its services remain normal and urged the public to verify information before sharing. The user who spread the rumour has since deleted the post and apologised.
What we know
- OPay threatened legal action against an X user for claiming the company would shut down from September 1, 2026.
- The company described the publication as false, malicious, and damaging to its reputation.
- OPay demanded the user delete the post, issue a retraction, and apologise before 11:59 pm on Monday.
- The company reiterated that its operations are normal and promised to communicate directly with customers about important updates.
- The X user deleted the post, admitted the information was false, and apologised for any inconvenience caused.
