OPay has debunked a viral social-media claim suggesting that the fintech company would shut down or embark on an indefinite strike from September 1, 2026.
The company, in a statement shared through its official X account, described the claim as false, assuring customers that OPay remains operational and has no plans to go on break.
“This is FALSE! OPay is not going on break by September. We’re here, and we’re going nowhere! 💚”
OPay also urged customers to be cautious about misleading information circulating online, pointing out that the viral post contains several red flags that can help users distinguish it from the company’s authentic communications.
The fintech company advised users to verify information before sharing, stressing the importance of relying on its official communication channels for updates concerning its services.
The clarification comes amid growing concerns among Nigerian social-media users over the purported September 1 shutdown, which had been widely circulated as a warning to OPay customers.
OPay’s latest message is therefore intended to reassure customers that there is no announced September 1 indefinite strike or shutdown.
OPay’s message to customers
The company encouraged its customers to:
Ignore the viral claim about an indefinite strike beginning September 1.
Check OPay’s verified/official communication channels for announcements.
Look carefully for signs that a purported OPay announcement may be fake.
Verify information before forwarding or reposting it.
Bottom line: OPay says the viral September 1 indefinite-strike/shutdown message is false, and customers should continue using the platform as normal unless the company announces otherwise through its official channels.