Kojo Adeyemo Annanis a businessman, the only son of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan... (wikipedia)
I feel the whole issue has been a witchhunt from day one as part of a broader Republican political agenda.
I have never participated directly or indirectly in any business related to the United Nations.
I would never play any role in anything that involves the United Nations for obvious reasons.
My father is a man of impeccable character who has worked tirelessly for the United Nations for many years. His integrity is beyond reproach.
neither the time, the inclination, nor the financial ability to fight each and every article that has appeared about me.
What will the U.S. senators have to say if there is, as many over here and in the rest of the world suspect, no substance to the allegations against my father and me?
I was young and I just didn't think it through. It was an indiscretion but one for which I hope I can be forgiven.
At no time was I involved with any negotiations or lobbying of the United Nations with regard to the oil-for-food program inspection contract. I and others have stated this fact repeatedly. I am not aware of anyone who states otherwise.
In fact, I did not attend a single meeting at the United Nations.
I admire my father greatly.