Ghanaian Prophet Who Predicted Christmas Day Apocalypse ‘Arrested’ After Doomsday Claim Fails
A self-proclaimed Ghanaian prophet who sparked global controversy after predicting the end of the world on Christmas Day has reportedly been arrested by police, according to local media reports.
Ebo Noah, whose real name is Evans Eshun, rose to international attention earlier this year after claiming he had received a divine vision warning that the world would be destroyed by a catastrophic flood on December 25, 2025. The prophecy, which he said was revealed to him directly by God, quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing thousands of followers and intense public scrutiny.
In preparation for the foretold disaster, Noah claimed to have constructed two large wooden arks, urging believers to sell their possessions and join him in order to survive the impending deluge. Images and videos of the structures circulated widely online, fuelling debate over the legitimacy of his claims and raising concern among authorities.
Reports of arrest
According to Ghanaian news outlet Yen, Noah was taken into custody on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The report claims the arrest was carried out by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting Unit, although the Ghana Police Service has yet to issue an official public statement outlining the precise reasons for his detention.
While full details remain unclear, local reports suggest the arrest may be linked to public disturbance and misinformation arising from the failed prophecy, rather than the religious prediction itself.
This is not the first time the prophet has faced police action. Earlier in 2025, Noah was briefly arrested following similar concerns but was later released after authorities reportedly ruled that making religious prophecies did not, in itself, constitute a criminal offence.
Christmas Day confusion
When Christmas Day arrived and no flood occurred, confusion and frustration reportedly spread among his followers, many of whom had already sold property and abandoned livelihoods in anticipation of the apocalypse.
In a livestream message shared after December 25, Noah attempted to explain the failed prophecy, telling followers that “heaven did not open” on the expected date.
He claimed that God had appeared to him again and postponed the day of salvation.
“God has increased the number of people who will be saved,” Noah reportedly said, adding that he had been instructed to build additional arks before the final event could take place.
Public backlash
News of Noah’s alleged arrest triggered a wave of reactions online, with social media users expressing anger, disbelief and concern for followers who had suffered financial losses.
Critics accused the prophet of exploiting faith for personal influence, while others defended his right to religious expression, arguing that belief systems should not be policed unless clear harm is proven.
As of now, Ghanaian authorities have not confirmed whether charges have been formally filed, and it remains unclear whether Noah is still in custody.
The case has reignited wider debate in Ghana over the limits of religious freedom, online influence, and the responsibility of spiritual leaders whose claims can have real-world consequences.
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Ghanaian Prophet Who Predicted Christmas Day Apocalypse ‘Arrested’ After Doomsday Claim Fails