The Ghana Police Service has arrested a self-styled prophet, Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, over public prophecies that sparked widespread attention and controversy across the country.
Eshun was picked up by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team, the police said in a statement released on Wednesday, amid heightened surveillance of cyber-related activities ahead of end-of-year religious programmes, particularly the popular 31st night services.
Security sources explained that the arrest followed circulating reports linking Eshun’s actions to repeated warnings by authorities against public declarations capable of stirring fear, panic or disruption of public order.
Confirming the development, the police said the intervention was part of ongoing efforts to monitor online activities during the festive season, when religious pronouncements often attract large audiences.
Although the police did not disclose specific allegations against the suspect, they noted that investigations were ongoing to determine whether his actions contravened existing laws on public order, communications and cyber-related offences.
In recent years, security agencies in Ghana have consistently cautioned religious leaders and individuals against making sensational predictions during end-of-year activities, stressing that such statements could threaten public safety.
Police sources said Eshun remains in custody to assist investigators.
No formal charges have been announced, and details of possible court appearances or bail conditions have yet to be made public.
The police urged the public to remain calm and refrain from speculation, emphasising that due process would be followed and that the suspect remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Eshun gained prominence after constructing a large wooden structure he called the “Ebo Noah Ark,” which he claimed was built on divine instruction.
He had warned that a devastating flood would begin on December 25, a prophecy that drew intense media attention and public debate.
He first came into the national spotlight in August after declaring that he had received a revelation predicting years of catastrophic rainfall that would destroy the world.
However, after the predicted event failed to occur, Eshun later released a video claiming a new revelation had altered the outcome.
According to him, prayers and consultations led to a divine extension of time, as the number of people seeking refuge in the ark was said to have exceeded its capacity.