A self-styled prophet in Ghana has come under fresh scrutiny after his prediction of the world ending on December 25 failed to come true, only for him to later claim that the disaster had merely been postponed. The man, Ebo Enoch, has drawn widespread attention not just for his prophecy but also for reports that he bought a luxury car using money donated by followers.
Earlier this year, Ebo Enoch claimed he had received a divine message warning of a massive flood that would destroy everything starting on December 25. In a YouTube video titled What Will Happen and How It Will Happen, shared in August, he said nonstop rain would begin on Christmas Day and continue for three years. He claimed God had instructed him to build arks to save people from the coming disaster.
In several videos, Enoch was seen building large wooden boats and said he had already constructed 10 arks. His claims triggered panic, with many people travelling to the coastal town of Elmina in the hope of being saved.
‘The disaster is delayed,’ says prophet
When nothing happened on December 25, Enoch released a fresh video, insisting that the prophecy had not failed. He said the catastrophe was delayed after further prayer and divine intervention.
“I’ve prayed, I’ve fasted, I’ve donated and I’ve built and through my prayers, I had another vision,” Enoch said. “So I shared my vision with some great men of God. So, God has given us some time to build more arks, in addition to the 10, to contain all of us.”
He also told people not to panic. “I’m not selling tickets, I’m not taking money from anyone, so please stay home, enjoy yourself, have fun,” he said.
Followers left stranded and angry
The aftermath of the failed prophecy has been chaotic. Videos circulating online show a man from Liberia who travelled to Ghana hoping to board the ark. He is now stranded in Elmina and unsure of what to do next.
Breaking News 🚨: Man who traveled from Liberia to Ghana to board Ebo Noah’s ark left stranded in Elmina, Central Region. He has been crying since. https://t.co/WWfR1fwOaNpic.twitter.com/2ybGxwD3n6 — WithAlvin 🇬🇭 (@withAlvin__) December 25, 2025
In another case, a family moved close to one of the arks believing the flood was imminent. After the prophecy was postponed, the man reportedly became furious and set fire to a structure he thought belonged to Enoch. He later realised it was not connected to the prophet and expressed regret.
Luxury car raises fresh questions
Despite Enoch’s claim that he never took money from followers, reports have surfaced that he bought a Mercedes worth about 89,000 dollars, roughly Rs 79 lakh. Photos of the car have gone viral, fuelling allegations that donations meant for the ark project were used to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Ghanaian cleric Noah Ebo reportedly acquires a brand new Mercedes-Benz worth $89,000 (₦129 million), barely days after the suspension of the so-called December 25th “global flooding” prophecy. The fact that some people actually believed the Noah’s Ark stunt is even more… pic.twitter.com/1NFYrskrur— Michael Bogbo (@mikesensational) December 25, 2025
Enoch had earlier posted videos of himself inspecting the boats and walking around the site, which many believe helped make his claims appear credible and encouraged people to trust him.
How fear helped the prophecy spread
Many followers said they believed Enoch because parts of Ghana had seen heavy rainfall in recent months. The bad weather added to public anxiety and made the flood warning seem realistic.
With the prophecy now unfulfilled and questions mounting over the use of donations, Ebo Enoch’s claims are facing growing scepticism, even as some followers continue to believe that the end is only delayed.
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