Evans Eshun, known as Ebo Noah, has been arrested by Ghanaian enforcement for deceiving the public about the end of the world in December 2025. He was arrested on December 31, 2025. Accra, January 2, 2026, Evans Eshun, popularly known on TikTok as Ebo Noah, has become the center of one of Ghana’s most unusual and widely discussed legal controversies of recent times. What started as social media posts and live videos transformed into a full-scale police investigation, court proceedings, and a significant national debate over misinformation, public safety, faith, and free speech. In the weeks leading up to Christmas 2025, Ebo Noah’s videos shared on platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube drew thousands of views and sparked heated discussion online. Many users were alarmed, while others mocked the claims as misinformation and internet sensationalism. After the predicted flood failed to materialize on Christmas Day, Ebo Noah issued follow-up statements, claiming God had postponed the event because of his prayers and fasting.
According to law enforcement sources, Ebo Noah’s posts and videos stirred significant reactions, with some followers reportedly abandoning homes and jobs to travel to his ark site in anticipation of the foretold flood. The scale of attention both in Ghana and abroad prompted authorities to intervene, warning against the spread of unverified information likely to trigger public panic.
After his arrest, the Adentan Circuit Court ordered that Eshun be remanded into custody for two weeks while investigations continue. The court also directed that he undergoes a psychiatric evaluation at Pantang Psychiatric Hospital ahead of his next scheduled appearance on January 15, 2026.
The case has generated mixed public reaction. Some members of the creative community, including Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, have questioned the basis of the arrest, suggesting that Ebo Noah was mainly a content creator rather than a deliberate fraudster. Meanwhile, Eshun’s mother has publicly appealed for mercy and understanding, stating her belief that her son’s actions were influenced by online pressure rather than malicious intent. The police have not yet filed formal charges, but officials say they are evaluating whether his communications violated laws related to false information intended to cause fear and panic. Investigations are ongoing.
