Danko: I Acquired My JUDr. Title Legally, I Demand Apology

Bratislava, September 24 (TASR) - Parliamentary Chair Andrej Danko on Monday stated that he received his Doctor of Law degree legally and that he views a Dennik N daily article, which claims that he's keeping how he acquired his JUDr. title a secret, as nothing but an effort to harm his reputation. Danko has demanded an apology from the daily. "I'm offended by the daily libel against me by Dennik N. I'm a proper alumnus of Comenius University in Bratislava, I completed my doctoral studies as well as law exams properly. I obtained all the titles I use in a legal fashion. I won't humour Dennik N in playing its dirty games," stated Danko, who is currently on a working visit to Greece. Danko suspects that the media attacks might be a response to his potential presidential bid. "As soon as my potential candidacy for president began to be discussed, they started waging a dirty and wicked campaign not only against me, but also against my entire family," he added. The Opposition Ordinary People (OLaNO) party has called on Danko to dispel the suspicions. If he doesn't, they believe that he has no moral right to retain his post of parliamentary chair. OLaNO has urged Danko to publish his "rigorous thesis" and disclose the name of the institution at which he obtained his JUDr. title without delay. mf/df