Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, has strongly condemned comments attributed to media personality and lawyer Miss Serwaa Amihere, in which the school was described as “a breeding ground for homosexuals.”
In a press statement issued on January 17, 2026, management of the school said it had taken “serious note” of the remark, which surfaced in a viral video from a discussion on GHOne TV amid ongoing national conversations on LGBTQI+ issues.
“Management unequivocally condemns this statement. It is false, reckless, and deeply offensive,” the statement said, adding that the comment amounted to “an irresponsible generalisation that maligns our students, undermines the integrity of our institution, and seeks to attach a stigma to a school with a proud legacy of discipline, excellence, and moral formation.”
PRESEC stressed that it is a Presbyterian mission institution founded on firm Christian values and governed in line with the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and the laws of the Republic.
“For over eight decades, PRESEC has been dedicated to academic excellence, character development, discipline, leadership, and the moral upbringing of young men,” management noted, insisting that “any assertion to the contrary is a gross misrepresentation of who we are and what we stand for.”
The school further highlighted its long-standing academic record and national contributions, pointing to its repeated successes at the National Science and Maths Quiz as evidence of “a culture of intellectual rigour, discipline, teamwork, confidence, and responsible leadership — not the defamatory narrative being circulated.”
Management warned that such remarks go beyond misinformation and can cause direct harm to students.
“Statements of this nature are not only inaccurate; they are harmful. They unfairly label and expose young students to ridicule, prejudice, and emotional harm,” the statement said, adding that the school “will not accept or normalise such characterisations.”
Following public backlash from alumni, parents, and the wider public, Miss Serwaa Amihere has since issued an apology, expressing regret for the hurt caused and acknowledging that the comments were inappropriate. She explained that the remarks were made as “light-hearted high school banter” and assured the public they would not be repeated.
PRESEC management thanked parents, alumni, students, and the public for their support, reaffirming its commitment to its core mandate.
“We assure all stakeholders that the school remains steadfast in upholding its values, protecting the dignity of its students, and sustaining the standards of excellence and character formation for which PRESEC is known,” the statement concluded.
