A Ghanaian preacher, Ebo Noah, has generated intense public debate and widespread online attention after claiming that a three year rainfall capable of flooding the earth would begin on Christmas Day, 25 December, and that he has constructed an ark to shelter those who heed his warning.
The prophecy, first announced in August via a video posted on his Instagram page, quickly went viral, drawing reactions from religious leaders, scientists, and members of the public across Africa and beyond. In the video, Noah said he received a divine revelation from God instructing him to build an ark in preparation for a catastrophic flood similar to the one described in the biblical account of Noah.
According to the preacher, the ark is approximately 80 per cent complete and would serve as the only safe haven once the rains begin.
Noah’s claims have been met with strong skepticism, particularly from Christians who reference Genesis 9, where God makes a covenant with Noah after the flood, promising never again to destroy the earth with water. The covenant, symbolised by the rainbow, is widely accepted across Christian denominations.
Despite this, Ebo Noah has insisted that his prophecy is authentic and divinely inspired, stating that God specifically instructed him to act as a modern warning to humanity.
Religious commentators have described the claim as theologically questionable, while scientists and meteorological experts have noted that there is no scientific or environmental evidence suggesting an impending global flood.
Final message as Christmas approaches
As the countdown to Christmas Day narrowed to just hours, Noah released what he described as a final message to the public. In a post shared on Instagram, the preacher said he had spent three weeks fasting and praying, calling on people worldwide to repent and turn to God.
“I have fasted for three weeks. I have prayed. I have told you to repent. I have interceded on behalf of Ghana and the entire world. Whatever happens is the decision of GOD,” he wrote.
In the same post, Noah was seen arriving in a Mercedes Benz B Class, a compact luxury vehicle reportedly valued at around 89,000 dollars. The footage showed him dressed in his signature brown sackcloth, an image that has further fueled criticism and accusations of hypocrisy from social media users questioning the source of his wealth.
Further controversy followed after a separate video surfaced online showing the preacher advertising a game night event scheduled to run from 24 December to 1 January 2026. In the promotional clip, Noah appeared relaxed and joking.
“I am reminding you of the ark. If nothing happens, I will be here to have fun,” he said.
The video has been widely shared, with critics arguing that it undermines the seriousness of his prophecy and raises questions about his intentions.
In November, Noah addressed growing questions from followers regarding who would be allowed into the ark. In a video that continues to circulate online, he stated that the ark was not restricted to Ghanaians.
“The ark is for all, but it is for only those who have a covenant with God,” he said.
He also moved to counter reports suggesting that his followers were selling their property or resigning from their jobs to support his cause. According to Noah, such claims are false.
“Please, I have not asked anyone to sell their property. I have not asked anyone to resign from their job,” he said, while expressing gratitude to those offering prayers and voluntary support.
The preacher further claimed that he was interceding through fasting and prayer for multiple countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, citing biblical examples such as Abraham interceding for Lot.
Meanwhile, several videos circulating on social media show large crowds gathered at the ark site, praying, singing, and waiting to board what they believe is their final refuge before the predicted flood. Some reports claim that as many as 380,000 followers have assembled, though this figure has not been independently verified.
The situation has prompted concern among observers, particularly given historical examples of failed apocalyptic predictions that have resulted in financial loss, emotional distress, or social disruption for followers.
As of now, no government agency, meteorological body, or scientific institution has issued any warning supporting the likelihood of a global flood.
With Christmas Day now at hand, public attention remains fixed on the outcome of the prophecy, whether it will materialise as claimed or join a long list of unfulfilled doomsday predictions that have punctuated modern religious history.
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