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….For believing in our dreams
From TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt
Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe, has expressed appreciation to Rivers people for believing in his dreams and vision for a better Rivers State.
Abe, in a statement posted on his Facebook account to appreciate his family, friends, supporters and all those who found time to celebrate his 58th birthday on Wednesday, Abe said he would continue to remain genuinely thankful to the people and God Almighty.
Going down memory lane, the Senator recalled how his passion to give the people a better life and the conviction that in a competitive world, the black man could do better led him into politics in Nigeria.
Senator Abe said : “As I reflect on the twists and turns that have characterised my journey, I am genuinely grateful and thankful to Almighty God.
“Yesterday marked another complete journey. Life is, indeed, a rare gift and special privilege. First is the gift of life itself, anyone of the past 21,000 plus days could have been my last. But here I am, still counting and still kicking.
“I had the privilege of western education, others did not, I trained as a lawyer, my passion for life and my conviction that in a competitive world the black man can do better led me into the politics of Nigeria.
“I remain humbled and grateful to the people, particularly in Rivers state who bought into our dream.
“We remain convinced that with some effort and sacrifice we can create a better life for ourselves and our children in our country and in our lifetime. Skeptics and naysayers called us names but the people believed in our vision and gave it life.
“Over the years I have grown wiser, more practical, I have learnt the lessons of life. Nothing beats experience, anything that does not kill you will only make you stronger.”
He went further to advice that despite the travails one might find on his way to stardom, it is of great importance to maintain a focused mindset.
“Follow your dreams without fear, try new ways without guilt, if you fall, get up and keep going. It is only God that can decide the end, as long as you can get up and walk outside and see the Sun, it is not over.”
According to him, “For there is nothing new under the Sun, nothing will happen today that has not happened before. Time will heal every broken heart. The most important thing is life and health, every thing else will come and go.
“I am grateful to all those who contributed to my life, those who helped me when I was down, encouraged me when all seemed lost, those who believed in our dreams. I am sincerely grateful to you all.
“The future, indeed, is bright, the road ahead may be bumpy and uncertain, but the journey is the destination we must enjoy and celebrate our shared humanity.
“I also want to thank my adversaries, all those who opposed me and challenged me, you helped to bring out the best in me, but for you my strengths will not come to the fore. Most importantly, I want to thank my friends and associates, those who showed me good faith and stood with me in good times and in bad, it has been a rollercoaster ride, not a dull moment to fret and worry.
“We have attempted great things together and we will continue to pursue our dreams. A better tomorrow is possible, as long as we draw breath.”
In conclusion senator Abe thanked his wife and family saying, ‘you do not get to choose your family but you get to choose your wife, I am grateful to God for the rare gift I found as a partner and a friend”.
Ends.
