The issue focused on the government's tax law, and was one of a number of media reports that were met with political support.

"I have not had an interview with any government official in about two years. I do not know who is going to be my party's national president in 20 years. The only people I have been able to see are my former military leaders and their legal experts. It is what it is. This is an attempt to make me look like a figment of the government's