This declaration was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Anietie Ekong, yesterday in Abuja.

According to the statement, Akpabio is upbeat about the plan to probe the NDDC, since he has no skeleton in his cupboard.

“In fact, he will welcome a public hearing beamed live for all Nigerians to see.

“The probe of the commission, along with the ongoing forensic audit, will expose those who have used their exalted positions over the years to fleece the NDDC through fully paid contracts, which were never executed and other forms of contact racketeering.

“While we await the probe, if carried through, we find it extremely insulting for Senator Akpabio’s name to be dragged into what is obviously a smear campaign.”

The NDDC under Akpabio’s supervision will not be distracted, neither will the ongoing forensic audit of the commission be derailed through blackmail and intimidation, it added.