Kila Rejects ‘Fake Professor’ Label, Threatens Legal Action

Professor Anthony Kila has vehemently rejected a recent report from Premium Times that labeled him a "fake professor." Describing the characterization as inaccurate and misleading, Kila, who serves as the Pro-Chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University in Delta State and Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, made his stance clear in a statement following the article's publication on October 3, 2026.

Kila emphasized that he is indeed a professor, and that the title is backed by his professional and academic credentials. He contested the report's portrayal, stating that it failed to grasp the essence, roots, and institutional context of his professorial position. He vowed to provide the pertinent facts and documentation to back his claims, promising that the evidence would speak for itself.

Kila took particular offense to the term "fake professor," arguing that it was presented as an indisputable fact and posed a significant threat to his reputation. Although he accepted the journalistic role in questioning the qualifications of those in positions of authority, Kila stressed that such investigations must be fair and based on accurate information.

He expressed worry over the intensity of the attention he received, noting that he does not hold any political office, is not aspiring for any, and is not a government official.

The academic also thanked those who contacted him expressing faith in his academic and professional credentials. Kila further informed that he has enlisted his legal team to examine the article and any subsequent spread of the allegations, seeking advice on how to safeguard his reputation and professional standing.