Thursday, January 1, 2026 - The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, following a series of public prophecies that recently generated widespread public interest and debate.
The police announced the arrest in a statement published on
their official website on Wednesday.
According to the statement, Eshun was apprehended by the
Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team as part of ongoing
security measures aimed at monitoring cyber-related activities ahead of
end-of-year religious programmes, particularly 31st night services.
Authorities said the action followed online reports linking
the arrest to earlier warnings issued by security agencies against individuals
who make public prophecies or pronouncements capable of causing fear, panic, or
disturbances to public order.
The statement read in part: “The Ghana Police Service
confirms the arrest of Evans Eshun, also known as Ebo Noah, by the
Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team.
“The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to monitor and
address cyber-related activities, especially in the period leading up to 31st
night religious events.
“This confirmation follows reports circulating online
suggesting that the arrest was connected to security advisories cautioning
against public declarations or prophecies that could incite fear or disrupt
public peace. At this stage, the Police Service has not disclosed specific
allegations or the exact nature of the conduct under investigation.”
The police reiterated that in recent years, security
agencies have consistently cautioned individuals and groups against making
predictions or public statements, particularly during end-of-year religious
activities, that could provoke panic or threaten public safety. Such conduct,
the statement noted, may be examined under existing laws governing public
order, communications, and cyber-related offences.
According to police sources, Eshun remains in custody to
assist with ongoing investigations. Authorities have not yet announced any
formal charges, court appearances, or bail conditions, nor have they indicated
whether other individuals are under investigation in connection with the
matter.
The Police Service urged the public to remain calm and avoid
speculation, stressing that investigations are ongoing and that due process
will be followed. It also emphasised that the suspect is presumed innocent
until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Further official updates are expected as investigations
progress.
Ebo Noah rose to prominence after constructing a large
wooden structure known as the “Ebo Noah Ark,” which he claimed was built
following divine instruction.
He had warned that a devastating flood would begin on
December 25.
He first attracted national attention in August after
claiming he received a revelation predicting three years of catastrophic
rainfall that would destroy the world.
The construction of the ark and his public calls for
repentance drew widespread media coverage, visitors, and intense public debate
across Ghana and beyond.
However, Eshun later released a video stating that the
predicted disaster did not occur after he received a new revelation following
prayers, fasting, and consultations with other religious leaders.
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