Diezani Alison-Madueke

"At no time did I ask, take, or seek a bribe or bribes of any sort."

"In a very patriarchal society, to have a woman sitting at the helm was a major no-no."

"I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did not abuse my office."

"I can state categorically at no time did I ask for, take or seek a bribe or bribes of any sort from any of these persons."

"I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did not abuse my office."

"I did not abuse my office at all. I did not ask, seek or solicit bribes."