YES.

And that is exactly what he has been advised to do. By the very people that he pays a lot of money to for expert advice. He takes some of their advice, but not all of it. Not that part in particular, even though they have strenuously emphasised the importance of it. Address the ex-premies on the internet and answer their criticisms.

If M had courage, integrity and honour, he would do this, or he wouldn't be able to live with himself. Not doing so, as he has chosen, shows him to be a running man. Too scared to face up to honest appraisal. He'd rather bury his head in the sand. He is not displaying the qualities of a true master.