Ghanaian Self-Styled Prophet Ebo Noah Remanded in Custody, Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation Over Doomsday Flood Prophecy That Sparked Nationwide Panic

A Ghanaian self-styled prophet, Ebo Noah, born Evans Eshun, has been remanded in custody by the Adenta District Court and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation following his arrest over a controversial doomsday prophecy. Eshun was arrested on December 31, 2025, by operatives of the Ghana Police Service Special Cyber Vetting Team for false communication and causing fear and panic after he predicted that the world would be submerged by a global flood on December 25, 2025.

The prophecy, widely circulated on social media, triggered widespread anxiety, with hundreds of people—some from neighbouring countries—reportedly abandoning their homes and travelling with luggage to Eshun’s premises, where he claimed an “ark” he built would save humanity. When the predicted flood failed to occur, Eshun released a video claiming that prayers and fasting had convinced God to postpone the destruction, rather than admitting the prophecy was false.

Public outrage intensified after he appeared at rapper Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2025 concert, telling attendees to celebrate because the alleged doom had been delayed. The court has adjourned the case to January 15, 2026, pending the outcome of the psychiatric assessment. The incident has reignited national debate in Ghana over religious extremism, misinformation, public safety, and the limits of free expression, as authorities move to hold the self-proclaimed prophet accountable for the social disruption caused by his claims.

Ghana Police Arrest Self-Styled Prophet Ebo Noah Over Failed Christmas 2025 Doomsday Prophecy That Sparked Nationwide Panic

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a self-styled prophet, Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, over a controversial doomsday prediction that claimed the world would end on Christmas Day 2025. His arrest followed months of widespread anxiety triggered by the prophecy, which led hundreds of followers to abandon their homes, jobs and schools in anticipation of a global flood.

Ebo Noah first gained national attention in August 2025 after declaring that God instructed him to build 10 modern-day arks to save humanity from a three-year worldwide flood set to begin on December 25, 2025. Through social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, he shared videos of himself supervising the construction of wooden vessels, claiming to have acquired over 250,000 pieces of timber and presenting the arks as the only refuge for believers.

As Christmas approached, panic intensified, with followers travelling from across Ghana and neighbouring countries to his ark site with their belongings. When the predicted flood failed to occur, Ebo Noah released a video claiming that his prayers and a three-week fast had persuaded God to postpone the destruction.

Public outrage grew after he made a controversial appearance at rapper Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2025 concert, where he encouraged fans to celebrate, saying the doom had been delayed. The appearance sparked backlash and renewed calls for his arrest over alleged deception and public disturbance.

Police authorities confirmed he was detained on December 31, 2025, citing concerns over the social impact of his claims and earlier warnings against prophecies capable of causing public fear and unrest, especially during the festive and New Year period.