The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Suleiman was the cynosure of all eyes when he led the Bauchi State All Stars football team to tread tackles with their counterparts in Plateau State in a novelty football match.
The match organised by the Arewa Consultative Forum, Plateau State Chapter to promote peace and unity between the two neighbouring states was played at Saint John’s College football field and ended in a 1-1 draw with the Speaker providing the assist for his team’s goal.
Both sides made concerted efforts to increase the tally but none came till the final whistle from the referee.
Speaking after the match, the Speaker commended the organizers of the match which he said will foster unity and peace between Plateau and Bauchi State.
In his remarks, Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum Plateau State Chapter, Alhaji Talli commended the Speaker for his humility and brilliant displays during the match.
Talli explained that the association is the umbrella of all football stars in Northern Nigeria for the promotion of football, unity and support for the families of fallen football heroes.
At the end of the match, Speaker Suleiman launched the Almanac of the Association.
