Anthony Kila should not think that dying is his only option to avoid public shame, according to Babafemi Ojudu, a former senator from Ekiti Central.
He made this statement in the midst of the continuing debate around Kila’s academic qualifications.
Kila was accused of fabricating his professorship in an investigative investigation by Premium Times, leading to his suspension last week as Pro-Chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, MCIU, as reported by the Afrisearch.
Premium Times further claimed in an update published on Saturday, October 10, 2026, that Kila had fabricated his undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.
Kila has not yet issued an official statement in response to the many accusations or requests for explanation from Nigerians, according to Afrisearch.
Ojudu, who asserted to have known Kila for a long time, responded to his silence during the scandal by saying that the accusations need a firm and documented response.
Ojudu pleaded with his family to listen to Kila and check on him while expressing concern over his quiet.
In a long Facebook post, the senator said that no one should be led to think that suicide is their only option to avoid shame.
Please, my dear friend and family, be by his side as he faces this difficult time. I am worried about his well-being, but I don’t have any evidence that he plans to hurt himself. Be there for him, hear him out, and reassure him that he has support. Stay at his side and get expert help right away if he mentions suicidal thoughts or acts dangerously.
I can show you the route ahead, Anthony. It may hurt, and you’ll need to be patient, humble, and make amends. Even those who formerly held you in high esteem may begin to doubt your abilities and abandon ship. However, there is still hope for you to create a truthful life and make a genuine impact with the skills and information you have.
“Speak your mind. Regret it. Take responsibility. Restart your life if you want to. “An honest account of the past is the first step toward that future,” Ojudu stated.