The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has raised alarm over the growing moral decline among Ghanaian youth and the misuse of digital platforms, describing them as threats to the nation’s collective future.
In his 2025 Christmas message, the Moderator noted that Ghana stands at a defining crossroads. He said the country’s “national reset agenda” offers hope for integrity, justice, and shared prosperity, but warned that troubling realities could derail this vision.
“We cannot overlook the troubling realities that threaten our collective future: the destructive persistence of galamsey, the degradation of forests and water bodies, moral decline among the youth, widespread unemployment, corruption in high places, and the misuse of digital platforms to enable exploitation and injustice,” he stated.
The Moderator expressed concern that many young people are increasingly exposed to harmful influences online, leading to exploitation, misinformation, and moral compromise. He cautioned that irresponsible digital citizenship is eroding values of honesty, respect, and accountability. “The misuse of digital platforms has become a tool for exploitation and injustice,” he said, urging young people to embrace responsible use of technology that builds rather than destroys.
He stressed that the moral decline among the youth is not just a generational issue but a national crisis. According to him, the future of Ghana depends on the ethical formation of its young citizens. “As a nation, we must recommit ourselves to moral renewal and ethical leadership. Our youth must be guided to become agents of justice, mercy, and humility,” he added.
The Moderator called for urgent, courageous, and coordinated action from all stakeholders — government, civil society, the media, and faith communities — to address these challenges. He assured that the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, with its vibrant membership, stands ready to support initiatives that safeguard the common good.
“Together, let us turn our present situation into testimonies of national renewal,” he concluded, urging Ghanaians to embrace the true meaning of Christmas as a call to transformation and responsible living.
