Ebo Noah’s mother appeals to Mahama, IGP for leniency after son’s remand

The mother of self-styled prophet and content creator Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, has made an emotional public appeal to President John Dramani Mahama, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and other influential figures, calling for leniency following her son’s remand into police custody.

The elderly woman pleaded for forgiveness on behalf of her son, arguing that he did not fully appreciate the implications of the controversial claims he made on social media, which triggered widespread public concern and panic.

She attributed Ebo Noah’s actions partly to economic hardship, citing unemployment and the pressure to generate viral content on TikTok as possible factors that influenced his conduct. According to her, the pursuit of online visibility and financial survival may have driven him to make statements that ultimately attracted national attention and intervention by security agencies.

The woman also rejected claims circulating on social media that her son was constructing multiple arks, describing such assertions as unfounded. She insisted that Ebo Noah lacks the financial capacity to undertake any such project.

Additionally, she dismissed suggestions that her son is mentally unstable, maintaining that he is of sound mind and capable of rational thought.

Appealing for compassion, she urged authorities to pardon her son for the fear and confusion his messages caused, characterising his actions as a mistake rather than a deliberate attempt to mislead or destabilise the public.

Ebo Noah’s arrest and subsequent remand have sparked intense public debate, with some Ghanaians demanding strict accountability over the panic his claims generated, while others have called for mercy, citing freedom of expression and the socioeconomic pressures facing young content creators.

His mother’s appeal has added a human and emotional dimension to the ongoing national conversation.

Ebo Noah recently came under scrutiny after making controversial claims on social media that provoked widespread fear and debate, prompting the attention of security agencies. He was remanded into police custody for two weeks after appearing before the Adenta Circuit Court on Friday, January 2, 2026.

The case is expected to return to court later this month as investigations continue.