By Kwame Bediako
The Adentan Circuit Court has remanded content creator and self-proclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, known as Ebo Noah, into police custody for two weeks.
He faces charges of false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news, which prosecutors say violate Ghana’s criminal laws.
The court’s ruling addresses rising concerns about his online content’s impact on public anxiety. During the hearing on January 2, 2026, the court ordered Ebo Noah to undergo psychiatric evaluation at Pantang Psychiatric Hospital to determine his fitness for trial.
This assessment aims to inform future proceedings as investigations proceed. The case stands adjourned to January 16, 2026, with the psychiatric report due before then.
The 33-year-old was arrested on December 31, 2025, in Weija-Gbawe while live-streaming, as part of police efforts against online disinformation.
Ghana Police Service’s Special Cyber Vetting Team acted after his videos predicted a global flood starting December 25, 2025, later revised to a postponement by divine intervention.
His claims, presented as prophecies, sparked widespread fear among followers and social media audiences.
Ebo Noah first drew attention in August 2025 by urging people to prepare for a three-year flood disaster, even building what he called modern-day arks, though police later clarified no such boats were constructed by him.
Hundreds reportedly gathered at his site, abandoning homes and raising security issues. He admitted to police that his actions were for online engagement, expressing regret.
Public reactions split sharply, with some celebrating the arrest of a perceived charlatan and others decrying it as a free speech infringement.
The Ghana Police Service emphasized curbing misinformation to preserve order. This incident underscores rising scrutiny on social media influencers amid Ghana’s battles with digital falsehoods.
