Mp Urges Kenya to Follow Ghana’s Lead in Taming ‘Religious Con-men’

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has called for Kenya to adopt tougher laws against religious deception following a high-profile arrest in West Africa.

The legislator’s remarks followed the detention of a Ghanaian preacher whose doomsday predictions caused widespread public anxiety before failing to materialise.

Taking to social media, Mr Kaluma shared an image of the arrested prophet in handcuffs. He suggested that Kenya requires a similar legal framework to address individuals who use religion to exploit the public.

"We need similar laws in Kenya to tame the many religious con-men/women we have here." — Hon. Peter Kaluma.

The Prophecy of the Global Deluge

The controversy began with 30-year-old Evans Eshun, a self-styled prophet known as Ebo Noah. Eshun rose to prominence by claiming he had received divine instructions regarding a global apocalypse.

He predicted that a catastrophic flood would begin on Christmas Day 2025. According to Eshun, this "deluge" would last for three years. He insisted that the only way to survive was to join him at his "ark site."

Eshun used social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube to spread his message, often appearing in tattered sackcloth.

His videos garnered millions of views as the deadline approached. To bolster his claims, he asserted that he had purchased more than 250,000 pieces of timber to construct 10 modern-day arks.

Followers Abandon Homes

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

Reports indicate that some believers even travelled from neighbouring countries.
They carried their luggage in anticipation of the world’s end, creating what authorities feared was a growing humanitarian and security crisis.

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"The rains would commence on December 25, 2025, mirroring the biblical deluge." — Evans Eshun.

From Doomsday to the Dancefloor

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

The situation took a bizarre turn when Eshun appeared on stage at a concert for the rapper Sarkodie. Still dressed in his prophetic sackcloth, he changed his tone entirely. He urged thousands of fans to "party" because the doom had been delayed.

The Police Intervention

This public display of celebration after months of inducing fear sparked a massive backlash. Many accused the preacher of deceiving the public for fame.

On Wednesday, 31 December 2025, the Ghana Police Service’s Special Cyber Vetting Team carried out the arrest. This unit had been monitoring religious activities leading up to the "Watch Night" New Year’s Eve services, where prophecies are common.

Ghanaian authorities have previously warned that "fake prophecies" causing fear, panic, or public disorder can be prosecuted under laws governing public order and cyber offences.