Eric Oduro Osae, once celebrated as a respected governance expert and former Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency, is now at the centre of one of Ghana’s most controversial academic storms. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has declared his doctoral degrees from the Swiss Management Centre University (SMC) and the Universidad Central de Nicaragua (UCN) invalid, ordering him to stop using the title “Dr.” The revelation has thrown the public into heated debate, with opinions sharply divided.While some Ghanaians see this as a bold step toward cleaning up fake credentials and enforcing academic integrity, others view it as an institutional witch-hunt targeting a man who has served the nation with distinction. Oduro Osae insists he has not received any official communication from GTEC, describing the media storm as unfair and politically motivated.The controversy has not only questioned his personal reputation but also exposed deep flaws in how academic titles are verified and celebrated in Ghana. For many, the “Dr. Oduro Osae” saga symbolizes a broader crisis — one that challenges the credibility of foreign degrees and the integrity of public officeholders in the country.
