A criminaL charge and questions over his integrity left Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica wondering whether his political career had come to an end.
Mr Kamikamica said there were times when he would sit late at night and wonder what was happening.
“When your integrity is questioned and you have a criminal charge against you, you sit late at night sometimes and wonder what’s happening,” he said.
He said entering politics had already been a major sacrifice after coming from the private sector, where he said things were more remunerative.
“Coming to politics was a big sacrifice in itself.”
He said the experience had raised questions about his decision to enter politics.
“Questions around what am I doing here at the time.”
Despite this, Mr Kamikamica said he remained resolute in his belief that Fiji needed rebuilding and that he would continue contributing to that cause.
“And whatever I can do to further that cause whilst I’m in Government, I will continue to do so.”
He credited his upbringing, Christian beliefs, wife, daughter, close family and friends for helping him remain focused and encouraged.
“The amount of prayers across every religion has been quite remarkable.”
Mr Kamikamica said it took a lot for him to shed a tear, although he knew many people had cried on his behalf.
He said the emotional experience was now in the past and that he would keep moving forward.
