1 January 2026/ SUNTV Global Channel/News
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a self-styled prophet, Evans Eshun—popularly known as Ebo Noah—over a controversial doomsday prophecy that falsely predicted the end of the world on Christmas Day, 2025.
SUNTV Global gathered that Eshun was taken into custody on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, following widespread public outrage and security concerns triggered by his failed prediction, according to reports by My Joy Online.
The arrest comes after months of national anxiety sparked by Eshun’s claim that he received divine instructions to build modern-day arks to save humanity from a looming three-year global flood. He had insisted that torrential rains would begin on December 25, 2025, repeatedly urging followers to abandon their homes and prepare for salvation.
Police sources disclosed that hundreds of people, including followers from neighbouring countries, reportedly sold belongings, left jobs and schools, and relocated with luggage to Eshun’s so-called ark site, believing it was the only refuge from the predicted catastrophe.
Ebo Noah first gained national attention in August 2025 after appearing on TikTok and YouTube dressed in sackcloth, supervising the construction of large wooden vessels. He claimed to have acquired over 250,000 pieces of timber, describing the arks as humanity’s last hope.
However, when Christmas Day passed without the prophesied flood, Eshun released a video claiming his prayers and a three-week fast had convinced God to “postpone” the destruction—rather than admitting the prophecy had failed.
Public anger intensified days later when the 30-year-old made a surprise appearance at Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2025 concert, urging thousands of fans to celebrate because the doomsday had been delayed. The move sparked fierce backlash online, with many accusing him of deliberately deceiving the public and calling for his arrest.
Authorities had earlier warned religious figures against making apocalyptic declarations capable of inciting fear and public disorder, especially during the festive season.
The Ghana Police say Eshun’s arrest is linked to the social impact, public panic, and alleged deception surrounding his failed prophecy. Investigations are ongoing as the police consider possible charges.
— SUNTV Global Channel
