Doomsday Prophet ARRESTED! Was Ghana Flood Scare a HOAX?!

Ghana has found itself in a bit of a pickle, folks. A self-proclaimed prophet, Evans Eshun – more popularly known as Ebo Noah – has been taken into custody after months of stoking fears of a supposed doomsday flood. Local police confirmed the arrest on December 31st, putting an end (for now, at least) to the swirling controversy surrounding the man and his ark-building endeavors.

Doomsday Prophet ARRESTED! Was Ghana Flood Scare a...

Ebo Noah, a mere 30 years old, had been relentlessly warning that a global flood would commence on Christmas Day, lasting a staggering three years. The solution, according to Eshun? Donate generously so he could construct modern-day arks to ensure survival. It's a pretty classic doomsday scenario, really, preying on fears to line his pockets. I've seen these stories pop up before, but the sheer audacity of this one is something else.

Back in August, Eshun claimed divine instruction to build ten wooden vessels to save humanity. He even went as far as posting videos showing himself overseeing the ark construction. But then, things took a turn, as they often do. Reports surfaced alleging that donations intended for the ark project were, shall we say, diverted. Specifically, they were allegedly used to purchase a brand-new Mercedes-Benz. Understandably, this sparked widespread outrage online. I mean, you can't really preach about sacrifice while cruising around in luxury, can you?

When December 26th rolled around, and the world remained resolutely un-flooded, Eshun didn’t exactly admit defeat. Instead, he insisted that his prayers and a three-week fast had somehow convinced God to postpone the impending catastrophe. "God reveals to redeem," he declared in a widely circulated message. "I have prayed. I have fasted. I have donated. And I have built. Through my prayers, I received another vision." He even claimed that God had granted more time to build additional arks, beyond the original ten. Talk about moving the goalposts! Then he had the nerve to show up at a Sarkodie concert celebrating the “postponement.”

The entire saga has reignited a much-needed public discussion in Ghana about the proliferation of doomsday prophecies, the influence wielded by these self-styled religious figures, and, crucially, the ethical use of donations solicited in the name of faith. It’s a conversation that's long overdue. As for Ebo Noah, police have remained tight-lipped about the specific charges he may face, or even whether he has been formally charged at all. One thing's for sure: this story is far from over.