Ngapuhi Leader Threatens Legal Action Over Pacific Visa Claims

Ngapuhi academic David Rankin has lashed out at Gerard Omiti – the man who is at the centre of the fake visa controversy. Following a Police investigation and the execution of a search warrant yesterday at Omiti’s home, Omiti claimed that he was a deputy leader of the Hapu Party.

Mr. Rankin, the leader of the Hapu Party, and candidate in the 2008 General Eleection, says that Omiti has never been a member of the party, and the two have never even met.
“If Mr. Omiti is finding himself in some difficulty withthe Police, then that’s his problem”, says Mr. Rankin, “But if he starts to try to drag down others with him, then he better watch out. By making false statements about his alleged involvement in the Hapu Party, Omiti runs the risk of facing legal action. The Party’s solicitor has already proposed a number of responses and we are working through those now”.
Mr Rankin has some advice for Omiti: “Leave our Pacific brother and sisters alone, get a proper job and earn an honest pay. Maoridom has no need for such imposters They devalue their own culture by their actions”.

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