FORMER President of the Senate, Senator David Mark said Thursday that his
hands are clean over claims linking him to having at least eight offshore shell
companies while in office and violation of a federal code of conduct law.
Reacting
to the development, Senator Mark who noted that he was not directly or
indirectly connected to any of the companies registered, operated or managed by
the Mossack Fonseca Law Firm, said that those behind the story will hear from
his lawyers.
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A statement by his media Assistant, Paul Mumeh read, “Our
attention has been drawn to spurious Media reports on the Panama papers in
which Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark was alleged to have
operated offshore companies.
“For the avoidance of doubt, in the released
materials of the Panama Leaks, his name is not listed anywhere in the database
of Mossack Fonseca Law Firm. We reiterate categorically, that he is not
directly or indirectly connected to any of the companies registered, operated
or managed by the Mossack Fonseca Law Firm.
“We challenge all those behind this
propaganda and Media outburst to prove or show that Senator Mark’s name was
mentioned in the leaks. He is prepared to stand and defend himself against any
accusation in relation to this matter.
“Senator Mark’s Media team has carried
out its own search of the Mossack Fonseca database and found no statement, item
or any connection to Senator David Mark or his Family. It follows that there is
no record whatsoever of any impropriety or wrongdoing.
“We recall that in his
quest for Senate Presidency in 2007, there was an attempt to bring a similar
issue to the fore in order to stop him. So what are their fears now in 2016 for
regurgitating the same issue?
“Once more, Senator Mark has distanced himself
and any member of his family from the said Mossack Fonseca Firm and has no
affiliation whatsoever with any company operated, registered or managed by
Mossack Fonseca.
“Senator Mark has not contravened any laws of the land and he
is treating this for what it is, an attempt to blackmail and tarnish his hard
earned image by some political elements.
“As a public officer, Senator Mark has
maintained a high level of decorum, respects and observes the laws of the land
and believes in the sanctity of the rule of law. He will not be distracted by
what is clearly a deliberate mischief and propaganda.
“Records of all his
assets are available with the relevant government agencies and can be verified.
He has consulted his legal team and will take this up accordingly.”
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