Ghana Sees Influx of Visitors Amid Claims of Imminent Global Flood

Recently, social media has been abuzz with reports of thousands of individuals traveling to Ghana in response to claims made by a self-proclaimed prophet, known as 'Ebo Noah'. He has alleged that a global flood is imminent on December 25, leading to widespread concern and speculation.

Who is 'Ebo Noah'?

Ebo Noah has become a controversial figure on various social media platforms, asserting that he has received divine instructions to replicate the mission of the biblical Noah by constructing wooden ships to save humans and animals from a flood he predicts will engulf the earth.

Details about Ebo Noah's true identity and location remain unclear, yet he has attracted a significant following through videos depicting him overseeing the construction of wooden vessels and reading from texts, which have gained traction as the predicted date approaches.

Claims of Ship Construction

Ebo Noah claims to have been directed by divine revelation since August to build up to ten wooden ships, akin to Noah's Ark, asserting these vessels will be capable of rescuing both humans and animals from the anticipated flood.

Reports regarding the ships' capacities have varied, with some sources suggesting they could hold thousands of people, while others have exaggerated these figures to as many as 600 million, raising skepticism among observers.

Concerns About the Ships’ Reality

Images and videos circulating online depict the ships as rudimentary wooden boats, capable of accommodating only a limited number of individuals, which has led to doubts about the authenticity of the claims regarding a global flood.

Ebo Noah has also stated that certain animals, including sheep and birds, have begun to gather near the shipbuilding site by “divine order,” a claim that remains unverified by any official or scientific authority.

Public Response and Skepticism

Despite skepticism, thousands have traveled to Ghana in hopes of boarding the ships prior to the predicted flood, while others have questioned the legitimacy of these claims, referencing religious and scientific texts that refute the possibility of a global flood in contemporary times.

Actions by Ghanaian Authorities

In a significant development, Ghanaian authorities briefly detained Ebo Noah on charges of inciting public panic and disseminating false information, although he was later released. Footage has emerged showing him aboard one of the ships, accompanied by followers.

Risks of Misinformation

This situation highlights the dangers associated with the spread of rumors on social media and their potential to affect communities, especially when intertwined with religious and humanitarian anxieties, in the absence of verified information.