False Prophet in Ghana Sets People’s Faith and Wealth Ablaze

The case of “Fake Noah” in Ghana is a cautionary example of religious abuse and the destructive power of false prophets in the age of social media.

In one of the most controversial examples of religious deception in recent years, a Ghanaian man claiming to have received a divine mission convinced thousands that the world was on the brink of a three-year apocalyptic flood. A man who first introduced himself as “Ebo Jesus” and then “Ebo Noah” posted videos on social media claiming that God had chosen him, like Noah in the Bible, to save humanity.

In these videos, he stated with certainty: “The global flood will begin exactly on Christmas Day, and only those who are on the ships will be saved.” These messages quickly spread throughout Ghana and some West African countries, drawing thousands of followers to his circle.

Reports show that many followers of “Fake Noah” not only believed his words but made decisions that would change their lives forever. Some sold their homes, land, and businesses to pay fees to reserve spots on the “ark of salvation”—ships that, according to his claims, would have the capacity to save 600 million people.

“Ebo Fofana” posted images of stacked wood and several primitive boats in an attempt to display a grand, divine project. In one video, he was even seen driving a 2025 Mercedes-Benz—an image that later became a symbol of the contradiction between the fake prophet’s luxurious lifestyle and his followers’ poverty.

As December 25, 2025 approached, many followers anxiously looked to the sky. But contrary to his firm predictions, no flood came, and not even rain fell. The weather was sunny and life went on as normal.

Ebo Noah, in a new response, announced in a new message: “Because of sincere prayers, God has decided to postpone the occurrence of the flood.” He asked people to be patient and even celebrate Christmas—an explanation that was not only unconvincing but sparked widespread anger.

For those who had lost everything, there was no room left for patience. A group of angry victims stormed the site known as the “shipyard workshop” and set the wooden structures and primitive boats on fire. These scenes were widely shared on social media and marked the symbolic end of the “New Noah” project.

Following multiple complaints, Ghanaian judicial authorities arrested Ebo Fofana on charges of fraud and misleading public opinion. Although he was released after some time, his case was recorded as a cautionary example of religious deception.

Religious scholars and Christian theologians emphasized that this incident once again reminds us of the need to distinguish between biblical faith and the claims of self-proclaimed prophets. The Bible has repeatedly warned of false prophets and asked believers to test the spirits.

The case of Ghana’s “Fake Noah” demonstrates how a combination of distorted biblical interpretations, apocalyptic fervor, and the power of social media can lead to human tragedy—a tragedy whose primary victims were sincere, naive people seeking salvation.