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The General Director of Ministries of the Methodist Church in Ghana, Very Reverend Emmanuel Kobena Aryee, has cautioned Ghanaian youth against the wrongful use of artificial intelligence (AI).
He said that the abuse of AI and deepfake technologies to spread falsehood and damage reputations could harm the level of potential and productivity in the country.
Rev. Aryee was speaking at the MEN@50 Summit held in Accra on Monday, May 11, 2026.
The summit was part of activities marking the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Men’s Fellowship of the Calvary Society of the Methodist Church, Ghana.
It brought together church leaders, professionals and members of the fellowship to discuss leadership, evangelism and national development under the church’s annual theme,
“Walking in the Word”.
"Young people need to use social media and emerging technologies responsibly because such tools could either build society or destroy lives," he said.
Rev. Aryee linked the call to the church’s broader effort to guide young people towards discipline, moral responsibility and Christian values.
He said the church recognised the value of social media and artificial intelligence but expected young people to use such tools ethically and responsibly.
“We have a very good tool. Use artificial intelligence, use all other opportunities and use social media responsibly.
"The youth should not be easily influenced, though we are in a time when many face pressure from social media influence, misinformation and harmful online behaviour," he stated.
Rev. Aryee also urged young people to rely on scripture to guide their conduct and decisions, saying the Bible remained relevant in helping believers resist temptation and remain disciplined.
For his part, the Chairperson at the summit, Dr Ishmael Yamson, urged members of the fellowship to uphold honesty and truthfulness in public life, especially in politics and public service.
He said many leaders had started well but later abandoned integrity and accountability, a situation he believed Christians must help correct through moral leadership and active engagement in national affairs.
Dr Yamson also challenged Christians to speak boldly against poor leadership and wrongdoing in society instead of remaining silent.
