A court has granted bail to self-styled doomsday prophet Ebo Noah, setting stringent conditions as his case proceeds amid widespread public interest.
The accused, whose real name is Evans Eshun, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. One of the sureties is required to provide verifiable security in the form of a landed property or a vehicle. The court also warned that failure to fully meet the bail conditions could lead to their immediate revocation.
The case has been adjourned to March 18, 2026, to allow both the prosecution and defence adequate time to prepare for the next phase of the proceedings.
Following the ruling, Ebo Noah’s lawyer, Emmanuel Sarfo, welcomed the decision, describing it as balanced and consistent with judicial principles. He said the court acted within the bounds of fairness and reasonableness by granting bail while imposing safeguards to ensure his client’s continued appearance before the court.
Ebo Noah was arrested on December 31, 2025, by the Ghana Police Service’s Special Cyber Vetting Team after his public prophecy predicting a catastrophic global flood on December 25, 2025, sparked fear and anxiety among sections of the public. He had claimed divine instruction to build an “ark” that would preserve humanity from the alleged disaster.
When the prophesied event did not occur, the accused reportedly altered his claims, stating that his prayers had delayed the impending destruction.
The case has remained in the public spotlight due to concerns about public panic, misinformation, and the use of digital platforms to spread apocalyptic messages. The court is expected to continue examining the matter when proceedings resume in March.
