Judge orders psychiatric examination of Ebo Noah following court appearance

A judge at the Adentan Circuit Court has ordered a psychiatric examination for social media preacher Ebo Noah after he was remanded over a widely circulated Christmas Day doomsday prophecy.

Ebo Noah, whose real name is Evans Eshun, was remanded for two weeks following the adjournment of his hearing as the court considered the circumstances surrounding his arrest and public conduct.

The psychiatric assessment is expected to be completed before his next court appearance.

The self-styled prophet was arrested on Wednesday by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team after a series of social media posts in which he predicted that the world would end on December 25, 2025.

Images of his arrest later went viral online, drawing nationwide attention and reigniting debate about misinformation and public safety in the digital space.

Information from the Criminal Investigations Department indicates that Ebo Noah is facing charges of false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news likely to cause fear and panic. Investigators believe his repeated online warnings went beyond religious messaging and contributed to anxiety among sections of the public.

Police sources say the prophecy had a regional impact, with some followers reportedly travelling from Liberia to Ghana after being persuaded by Ebo Noah’s claims. Security officials have described this development as troubling, pointing to the potential danger posed when people act on unverified predictions.

In the weeks leading up to December 25, 2025, Ebo Noah maintained a consistent and highly visible presence on social media. He repeatedly warned that God intended to destroy the world in a manner similar to the biblical flood during the days of Noah.

In several videos, he claimed to be constructing large boats, which he described as arks, to save humanity from the impending catastrophe. The visuals, often featuring him in front of massive vessels, reinforced the sense of an approaching apocalypse.

When the predicted date arrived and passed without incident, public attention intensified. Later that same Christmas Day, Ebo Noah appeared at Sarkodie’s annual Rapperholic Concert as part of an opening act, where he announced that the anticipated disaster had been averted through prayers.

Videos of the appearance spread rapidly across social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions and further scrutiny of his earlier claims.

Following his arrest, social media has been flooded with contrasting opinions. Some users have called for his immediate release, arguing that he is being unfairly targeted for expressing religious beliefs. Others have supported the actions of the police, maintaining that his messages crossed a critical line by instilling fear, confusion and potential harm.

As the case proceeds, it has renewed broader discussions about regulating online content and addressing claims capable of inciting public panic, while the court awaits the outcome of the ordered psychiatric examination.