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As 2025 draws to a close, Ghanaian religious leaders are preparing for their traditional watch night services, where they will share prophecies for the upcoming year, 2026. This year's predictions have sparked significant discussion, particularly those made by Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, who forecasted the death of a notable chief, several influential figures, and airplane crashes—all of which came to pass. Additionally, prophet Nigel Gaisie predicted economic prosperity and the qualification of the Black Stars for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, both of which also materialized, leading to mixed reactions from the public. Critics have voiced concerns about the validity of these prophecies, suggesting that some prophets may be instilling fear rather than hope among the populace.
In a related incident, self-proclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, known as Ebo Noah, was arrested by the Ghana Police Service after he claimed to have received a divine vision predicting a global flood on December 25, 2025. Ebo Noah had constructed a modern-day ark, asserting it was intended to save souls from the predicted disaster. However, following scrutiny, it was revealed that his ark belonged to others, and the anticipated flood did not occur, leading to his arrest, which gained attention on social media. This incident highlights the ongoing tension between prophetic claims and public skepticism in Ghana.