The management of 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 issued on 17 January 2026, the school described the remarks as false, reckless and deeply offensive, saying they unfairly malign its students and damage the reputation of one of Ghana’s most prominent secondary schools.
“Management unequivocally condemns this statement,” the release said, adding that the comments amounted to an irresponsible generalisation that stigmatises students and undermines the school’s moral standing.
PRESEC stressed that it is a Presbyterian mission school, founded more than 80 years ago and guided by Christian values in line with the teachings of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and the laws of the country.
The school said any suggestion that it promotes or tolerates conduct contrary to those principles is a “gross misrepresentation” of its identity and mission.
“For over eight decades, PRESEC has been dedicated to academic excellence, discipline, character formation and leadership,” the statement said, citing the school’s long record of achievements, including repeated successes at the National Science and Maths Quiz.
Management warned that such public comments could expose students to ridicule, prejudice and emotional distress, while harming the reputation of an institution that has produced generations of national leaders.
“PRESEC will not accept or normalise such characterisations,” the statement added.
The school thanked parents, alumni and the wider public for their support and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the dignity of its students and upholding high academic and moral standards.
The statement comes amid renewed national debate over LGBTQI issues in Ghana, which remain socially and politically sensitive. Same-sex sexual activity is criminalised under Ghanaian law, and public opinion is largely opposed to the promotion or perceived endorsement of LGBTQI lifestyles, particularly in schools and religious institutions.
Public concern has recently intensified following the circulation of a teacher training manual alleged to contain guidance on sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service have since distanced themselves from the document, saying it is not an approved policy.
Against this backdrop, PRESEC said it was important to clarify its position and prevent the school from being drawn into wider ideological debates through what it described as defamatory commentary.
The school said it would remain focused on its core mandate of education, discipline, character development and leadership formation, despite the ongoing public controversy.
