The Digest:
Police have detained self-proclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, popularly known as "Ebo Noah," after his online prediction of catastrophic global floods starting December 25, 2025, caused widespread public fear and led followers to seek shelter and donate money.
Key Points:
- Eshun was arrested on December 31 by the Ghana Police Service's Special Cyber Vetting Team.
- In widely shared videos, he urgently warned of imminent global flooding, prompting panic among his followers.
- Some followers reportedly sought refuge in a purported "ark" and donated funds for spiritual protection.
- Following the uneventful date, Eshun claimed God had postponed the disaster due to his prayers.
- He was arrested for allegedly causing public fear and panic, with police citing laws against spreading false news.
- Online reactions are split between those condemning him as a fraudulent "charlatan" and supporters defending it as a harmless, if mistaken, prophecy.
- The case highlights tensions between religious expression, public order, and the rapid spread of alarming claims via social media.
Sources: Social Media Reports / Ghana Police
