Ghanaian police have arrested Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, after his widely publicized prediction of a global flood sparked panic, mass movement of followers, and public outrage.
Police sources said Eshun was detained on Wednesday, December 31, following weeks of concern over his activities, which authorities say caused fear and disruption. His arrest comes after repeated warnings from police against so-called prophecies that incite public anxiety, particularly around the end-of-year religious period.
Eshun rose to prominence in August after claiming he had received a divine command to build modern-day arks in preparation for a catastrophic three-year global flood. He said the disaster would begin on December 25, 2025, and urged followers to travel to a designated site in Elmina to secure their survival.
Hundreds of people, including individuals from neighboring countries, reportedly abandoned their homes and traveled to the site with personal belongings. Authorities raised concerns over public safety, sanitation, and the potential for humanitarian emergencies as large groups gathered based on the prediction.
For months, Eshun posted videos on social media documenting the construction of large wooden structures he described as arks. He claimed they were the only means of survival for believers and solicited donations to fund the project.
