Akpabio: However, I will like to state clearly that at no time did I ever attempt any ***** ual harassment on the said Distinguished Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman for that matter. I and my siblings were raised very well by my late single mother, she died in Year 2000, through very difficult times and I therefore have the highest regards for women have always upheld respect for women. Even at them, I still cry till today. I also wish to state that I have four beautiful daughters so at no time will I ever harass any woman and I have never done so.

In addition, even as a State Governor I received various awards, one of them is the one you will wish to know. The most gender-friendly Governor in Nigeria, I served between 2007 and 2015. To God be the Glory

In conclusion I urge all Nigerians, especially the media and members of the social media to await the Court's decision and if course do not jump into conclusions on matters of mere allegations.

I want to thank you for listening to me and thank some of my colleagues for the phone calls, support, solidarity and prayers that the Almighty God will step in and vindicate the just.