OPAY THREATENS LEGAL ACTION OVER SHUTDOWN RUMOUR

OPay has threatened legal action over a false report claiming that the financial technology company would shut down its operations in September.

The company described the report as misleading and urged customers and members of the public to disregard the information.

According to OPay, its services remain operational and there is no plan to shut down its platform in September as claimed in the rumour.

The company said the circulation of false information could create unnecessary concern among customers and negatively affect public confidence in its services.

OPay warned individuals and platforms responsible for spreading the claim that they could face legal consequences.

The fintech company urged users to rely on its verified communication channels for accurate information about its services and operations.

The incident highlights the growing concern over misinformation on social media, where unverified claims about financial institutions can spread rapidly and cause confusion among customers.

OPay said it remains committed to providing its financial services to customers and maintaining the reliability of its platform.

The company also advised members of the public to verify information before sharing or acting on claims concerning its operations.

It maintained that appropriate legal steps would be taken against those responsible for deliberately spreading false information capable of damaging its reputation.

Customers were encouraged to continue using the company’s official channels for updates and service-related information.

OPay reiterated that the shutdown claim was false and urged the public to disregard it.