Pastor Arrested After his Prophecy of 2nd World Floods on Christmas Day Failed to Materialise

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Evans Eshun, a self-styled prophet better known as Ebo Noah.

According to a West African news outlet, Punch Newspaper, the arrest occurred on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. It followed months of public anxiety caused by his predictions of a global apocalypse.

Eshun, 30, rose to fame by claiming the world would face a catastrophic three-year flood starting on Christmas Day.

He insisted that only those who joined him at his "ark site" would survive the coming deluge.

A Vision of Timber and Sackcloth

The prophecy gained traction for the first time in August 2025. Through his TikTok and YouTube channels, Eshun shared videos of himself wearing tattered sackcloth.

He claimed to be under divine instruction to build 10 modern-day arks to save humanity.

The scale of the project was significant. Eshun asserted he had purchased more than 250,000 pieces of timber for the construction. As the deadline approached, his videos garnered millions of views across social media platforms.

"The rains would commence on December 25, 2025, mirroring the biblical deluge,” he prophesied.

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The prophecy had real-world consequences. Hundreds of followers reportedly abandoned their homes to gather at his construction site.

Some even travelled from neighbouring countries, carrying their luggage in anticipation of the world’s end. Authorities feared this was creating a humanitarian and security crisis.

From Doom to the Dancefloor

When 25 December arrived with clear skies and no rain, the prophet quickly changed his narrative. In a viral video, he claimed a three-week fast and his personal intercession had persuaded God to "postpone" the destruction.

He also suggested he needed more time to build additional vessels because too many people wanted to be saved.

The situation took a bizarre turn shortly after. Eshun appeared on stage at rapper Sarkodie’s ‘Rapperholic 2025’ concert. Still dressed in his prophetic robes, he changed his tone entirely.

"He urged thousands of fans to 'party' because the doom had been delayed."

This public display of celebration after months of inducing fear sparked a massive backlash. Many social media users accused him of deceiving the public and called for his immediate arrest.

The Police Intervention

The Ghana Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team carried out the arrest as part of a wider effort to monitor religious activities leading up to New Year’s Eve.

This period is often associated with "Watch Night" services, where prophecies are common.

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The police in Ghana have previously warned against "fake prophecies" that cause fear, panic, or public disorder. Such declarations can be examined under laws governing public order and cyber offences.

Eshun is currently in custody to assist with investigations. While a viral photo shows him in handcuffs at a police facility, no formal charges or bail conditions have been announced yet.