Ebo Noah during his arrest
The Ghana Police Service has arrested evangelist Evans Eshun, widely known as Ebo Noah, for allegedly causing public fear and panic with a false prophecy predicting a catastrophic global flood.
Eshun was taken into custody on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, according to official police sources. His arrest follows months of escalating public concern over his pronouncements and their societal impact.
In August 2025, Eshun began publicly claiming he had received a divine instruction to build modern-day arks to save believers from an impending three-year global flood. He asserted the disaster would commence on December 25, 2025, and directed followers to congregate at a designated site for safety.
These declarations prompted significant public disruption. Verified reports from local authorities and community leaders indicated that hundreds of individuals, including some from neighboring countries, relocated to the site, abandoning homes and jobs. The situation raised documented concerns among security and social welfare agencies regarding potential public order and humanitarian issues.
Eshun utilized social media platforms for months to disseminate videos documenting the construction of wooden structures, which he termed "arks," and to reinforce his prophetic claims. Following the non-occurrence of the flood on Christmas Day, he published a subsequent video stating that his prayers had led to a divine postponement of the disaster.
Public scrutiny intensified on December 27, 2025, when Eshun made an unscheduled appearance at the "Rapperholic 2025" concert headlined by musician Sarkodie. From the stage, he addressed the audience, announcing the delay of the predicted catastrophe. This act sparked widespread criticism on social media and from public figures, with many accusing him of exploitation and misinformation.
In a statement released prior to the arrest, the Ghana Police Service reaffirmed the enforcement of laws against the publication of misleading information that incites public fear and disorder. The service specifically referenced the need for vigilance ahead of December 31st Watch Night services, warning that individuals whose statements breach public peace will face legal consequences.
Eshun is currently assisting police with investigations. The charges against him are expected to relate to the publication of false news with the potential to cause public alarm, a prosecutable offense under Ghanaian law.