Broadcast journalist and lawyer Serwaa Amihere has issued a public apology following widespread criticism over comments attributed to her that described Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, as a “breeding ground for homosexuals.”
The remarks, which circulated widely on social media, drew swift condemnation from PRESEC management and alumni groups, who described them as false, reckless and deeply offensive. In a strongly worded statement dated January 17, 2026, the school rejected the characterisation, warning against the stigmatisation of its students and the potential harm such comments could cause.
Responding to the backlash, Ms. Amihere sought to distance herself from any intention to malign the institution or its students. She acknowledged the hurt and concern her comments had generated among old students, parents and members of the public, and offered an unreserved apology.
“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 appears aimed at easing tensions that flared after the remarks went viral, sparking intense public debate. While many critics argued that the comments unfairly labelled students and risked exposing young people to ridicule and prejudice, others suggested the remarks were meant as harmless inter-school banter without malicious intent.
PRESEC management, however, maintained that the comments crossed a line. The school stressed that PRESEC is a Presbyterian mission institution founded on Christian values, discipline and academic excellence, and that such claims undermine its long-standing legacy.
According to the statement, the remarks amounted to an irresponsible generalisation that sought to attach stigma to an institution known for producing national leaders across public service, science, business and civic life. Management further cautioned that statements of that nature could cause emotional harm to students and erode public confidence in the school’s moral and educational foundations.
