All
Progressives Congress chieftain in Rivers State, Magnus Ngei Abe has
cruised to victory in the recently concluded Rivers re-run election with
an acceptance speech delivered.
Magnus Abe and his wife
Read the official acceptance speech of Senator Magnus Abe below as
it was delivered amidst joy and celebrations with his supporters and
family:
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY SENATOR- ELECT OF RIVERS SOUTH EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT, MAGNUS NGEI ABE
First is to say that this has been a titanic struggle; it has been a
very difficult two years for Rivers people and for all of us.
My victory in this election is a reward for faithfulness. I have
been faithful to my party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). I have
been faithful to my people, the people of the Rivers South East
Senatorial District and I have been faithful to my leaders and I think
God in his infinite mercies has rewarded me with this unprecedented
victory. There is no victor, no vanquish.
I want to thank my friend and brother, Distinguished Senator Olaka
Nwogu for his very kind and peaceful words, which he has expressed to
the people of this state.
I also want to use this opportunity to extend a hand of friendship
to the executive Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike and to
say to him that he had promised that there was nothing personal in this
contest and he has said that if I win he will congratulate me.
The only barometer for measuring success in an election in this
country is the declaration by the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) and the commission has declared me the winner, I want
to call on the governor to keep his words and send me his letter and
words of congratulation because I have won.
I want to also say that Rivers State has suffered enough and that
it is time for us to bring this contest to an end. I want to thank my
leaders, President Muhammadu Buhari, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi,
my wife, my family and most importantly, the people of Rivers South East
Senatorial District. You have spoken and you have spoken loud and
clear. We should respect your views. We should work together to make
this district a better place for Nigerians to live.
I want to thank my colleagues in the Senate for their kind words,
friendship and support and I look forward to joining them in the red
chamber as soon as possible.
Thank you and God bless.
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