Management of the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, has strongly criticised comments attributed to lawyer and media personality Serwaa Amihere, in which the school was allegedly described as a “breeding ground for homosexuals”.
In a statement dated January 17, 2026, the school said it had taken serious note of the remarks, describing them as false, reckless and deeply offensive. Management said the comments unfairly malign students and undermine the reputation of one of Ghana’s most respected secondary schools.
“Management unequivocally condemns this statement. It is false, reckless, and deeply offensive,” the statement said, adding that such generalisations stigmatise students and erode the moral standing of the institution.
PRESEC stressed that it is a Presbyterian mission school founded more than 80 years ago and governed by Christian principles in line with the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and the laws of the Republic. Any suggestion that the school promotes or tolerates conduct contrary to these values, it said, is a gross misrepresentation of its identity and mission.
The school highlighted its longstanding commitment to academic excellence, discipline, leadership and character development, noting that its achievements, including repeated successes at the National Science and Maths Quiz, reflect a culture of intellectual rigour, teamwork and responsible leadership.
Management warned that such remarks are not only inaccurate but potentially harmful, as they expose students to ridicule, prejudice and emotional distress, while damaging the school’s hard-earned reputation.
“PRESEC will not accept or normalise such characterisations,” the statement said.
The school thanked parents, alumni, students and the general public for their continued support and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the dignity of students and upholding high academic and moral standards.
The statement comes amid renewed national debate on LGBTQI-related issues in Ghana, which remain socially and politically sensitive. Recent controversy over a teacher training manual alleged to address sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms has heightened public concern, prompting the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to clarify that the document is not an approved policy.
Against this backdrop, PRESEC said it was necessary to set the record straight and prevent the school from being drawn into broader ideological debates through what it described as defamatory commentary. The school reiterated its core mandate of delivering quality education, enforcing discipline and shaping principled leaders and responsible citizens.
