I would like to sincerely apologize to the Bahamian public and women in particular for my comments made last night at the Free National Movement convention.

It was never my intention to offend anyone but to speak to the need for effective parenting and the support for a strong family structure which will go a long way toward solving many of our country’s social ills.

It is a woman’s right to decide what to do with her body.

I received immediate and justified criticism for my comments. It was an extremely poor decision on my part.

My comments in no way shape or form reflect the position of the FNM.

By Hon. Richard Lightbourn