John Philip response
Monday, October 20, 2014
In light of the recent articles about myself published in Monitor newspaper dated October 13, 2014 where certain false allegations were made about me and also in light of the incessant phone calls and text messages from members of the public as well as some private organisations, my clients and other media houses, it is appropriate to make this statement to set the record straight.
In an effort to quell the onslaught of accusations, questions and confusion occasioned these articles, I present this statement as refutation of these allegations.
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