A man in Ghana calling himself Prophet Ebo Noah got a lot of attention this month. He said God showed him in dreams that heavy rains would start on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, and cause a big flood lasting years. He claimed it would be like the Bible story of Noah, so he started building wooden boats to save people and animals.
Videos of him working on the arks went viral. He often wore sackcloth and talked about his visions. Reports say he built around 10 wooden structures, some big enough for thousands.
People shared clips of him hammering wood and bringing in livestock. Some followers took it seriously. A few sold things or travelled long distances to get near the arks. One report mentioned nearly 4,000 people gathering at the site.
Heavy rains in parts of Ghana recently added to the worry for some. Social media is filled with debates. Many pointed out the Bible says God promised no more global floods after the first Noah, with the rainbow as a sign. Others questioned if the boats could really float or hold up in bad weather. They had no engines or proper steering.
Ebo Noah, around 30 years old, also goes by names like Ebo Jesus. He posted updates regularly. Believers praised him for warning everyone. Sceptics called it misleading or worse.
Then, just before Christmas, things changed. On December 24, Ebo Noah released a new video. He said he prayed with other pastors, and God gave more time. The reason was too many people wanted to join, but the 10 arks were not enough. Now he plans to build extra ones. He told followers to go home and enjoy the holidays with family.
Christmas came and went with no big flood. Normal rains in places, but nothing worldwide. Some people felt relieved. Others who believed him seemed confused. One strange story came out about a man burning a boat in anger, thinking it was part of the project. It turned out to be the wrong one.
Ebo Noah showed up at a concert in Accra on Christmas night. Photos and videos spread of him there. Around the same time, he was seen with a new Mercedes-Benz car. That raised eyebrows, with questions about donations from supporters.
The story spread far beyond Ghana. News sites in India, the UK, and elsewhere covered it. Many compared it to past failed end-of-world predictions. Religious leaders reminded people the Bible says no one knows the exact time for such things.
For now, Ebo Noah says the danger is delayed. He keeps urging preparations. Most Ghanaians moved on quickly, celebrating the season. But it got people talking about faith, online rumours, and how fast stories like this catch on.
Authorities in Ghana stayed quiet overall. No big actions reported against him. The whole thing shows the power of social media in spreading claims, true or not.
