Broadcast journalist and lawyer Serwaa Amihere has issued a public apology following criticism over comments linked to her suggesting that Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, is a “breeding ground for homosexuals.”
The remarks sparked swift backlash, prompting a formal response from PRESEC management, which described the statement as inaccurate, insensitive, and damaging to the image of the school and its students.
In a statement addressing the controversy, Ms. Amihere said she never intended to demean the institution or its community and acknowledged that her words caused discomfort among students, parents, and alumni.
“I apologise to everyone who has felt slighted by the comments, especially the PRESEC community and the PRESECANS. I apologise, and I assure you that it won’t happen again,” she said.
Her apology follows days of public debate after the comment circulated widely on social media, drawing reactions from former students, parents, and education stakeholders.
While some argued the remarks unfairly targeted students and exposed them to stigma and mockery, others suggested the comment reflected harmless inter-school banter and was not meant to cause harm.
In a statement dated January 17, 2026, PRESEC authorities firmly rejected the description, stressing that the school remains a Presbyterian mission institution grounded in Christian values, discipline, and academic excellence.
Management said such claims undermine the school’s heritage and misrepresent its students, describing the remarks as an irresponsible generalisation that risks attaching unnecessary stigma to an institution renowned for producing leaders in public service, science, business, and civic life.
The school further warned that comments of this nature could negatively affect students emotionally and erode public confidence in the moral and academic standards the institution upholds.
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