A Ghanaian content creator who posed as a prophet and predicted a biblical-style global flood on Christmas Day has been remanded in custody, following charges of spreading false information that caused public panic.
Evans Eshun, widely known as Ebo Noah, was arrested on 31 December 2025 by the Ghana Police Service’s Special Cyber Vetting Team. The 30-year-old gained international attention after claiming in August 2025 that he had received a divine revelation instructing him to build modern-day arks to save humanity from a three-year deluge starting on 25 December. Videos of Eshun supervising the construction of wooden vessels, while dressed in sackcloth and soliciting donations from followers, went viral on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.
When the predicted flood failed to materialise, Eshun released a statement claiming his three-week fast and prayers had persuaded God to postpone the catastrophe. Reports emerged that hundreds of people, including some from neighbouring countries, had abandoned their homes and travelled to his “ark site” in Weija-Gbawe, carrying supplies in anticipation of the apocalypse.
Appearing at Adentan Circuit Court on 1 January 2026, Eshun was remanded for two weeks pending further investigations. The court also ordered a psychiatric evaluation at Pantang Psychiatric Hospital before his next appearance. He faces charges under Ghana’s laws against false publication and cyber-related offences aimed at curbing online misinformation.
Footage of the arrest, shared widely on social media, shows Eshun being escorted barefoot from a building to a police vehicle. The incident has sparked divided reactions among Ghanaians. Some have welcomed the action as a necessary step to restore sanity in religious spaces and prevent harmful falsehoods. One social media user commented: “Free speech isn’t a license to cause mass panic… This isn’t tyranny, it’s responsibility.”
Others, however, have criticised what they perceive as selective enforcement, pointing out that established religious leaders often make unfulfilled prophecies without facing similar scrutiny. “Dem arrest him and leave the fake prophets er? This country is a JOKE!!!” wrote one commenter on X (formerly Twitter). Critics have also questioned the timing, noting Eshun’s recent purchase of a luxury Mercedes-Benz, allegedly funded by donations from believers.
The case has reignited debates on the regulation of online content and religious prophecies in Ghana, particularly during festive periods when such claims can heighten public anxiety. Police have warned against spreading unverified information that could disrupt order, especially amid New Year’s celebrations. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities expected to provide further updates. Eshun’s next court date is set for 15 January 2026.