The Management of Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC, Legon) says a comment attributed to media personality and lawyer Serwaa Amihere, describing the school as “a breeding ground for homosexuals,” is a misrepresentation of its values and identity.

In a statement, management said it had taken serious note of the remark and described it as “false, reckless, and deeply offensive.” The school noted that the comment amounts 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 and run on strong Christian principles, with over eight decades of commitment to academic excellence, discipline, leadership, character development, and the moral upbringing of young men. Management said any claim suggesting otherwise is “a gross misrepresentation of who we are and what we stand for,” adding that the school operates in line with the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and the laws of the Republic of Ghana.

The school further pointed to its long-standing academic and moral record, noting that PRESEC has consistently ranked among Ghana’s leading secondary institutions and has produced generations of men who have served society with honour in academia, public service, science, business, faith, and civic life. According to management, the school’s repeated successes at the National Science and Maths Quiz reflect “a culture of intellectual rigour, discipline, teamwork, confidence, and responsible leadership,” rather than the “defamatory narrative being circulated.”

Management warned that such statements are not only inaccurate but harmful, as they “unfairly label and expose young students to ridicule, prejudice, and emotional harm,” while also attempting to damage the reputation of an institution that has made significant contributions to national development. PRESEC said it “will not accept or normalise such characterisations.”

The statement also expressed appreciation to parents, alumni, students, and the general public for their continued trust and support, assuring stakeholders that the school remains committed to upholding its values, protecting the dignity of its students, and maintaining high standards of excellence and character formation.

PRESEC reaffirmed its focus on its core mandate of delivering quality education, enforcing discipline, shaping character, and preparing young men to become principled leaders and responsible citizens.