The convoy of the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, was involved in a road accident on its way back to Bauchi after a campaign flag-off in Burra in Ningi Local Government Area.
The incident reportedly occurred after the campaign flag-off of Ibrahim Tanko Burra, who represents Burra Constituency in the state House of Assembly.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the Speaker’s spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, said two vehicles in the convoy veered off the road.
The statement said no life was lost and no major injury was recorded in the incident.
It added that the Speaker was safe as his vehicle was not affected by the accident.
According to the statement, occupants of the affected vehicles received medical attention and had returned home.
The Speaker expressed appreciation to those who provided immediate assistance to the victims, as well as residents of Burra, Ningi and Bauchi State for their prayers, support and solidarity.
He described the incident as an act of destiny and urged his supporters to remain calm, law-abiding and prayerful.
Despite the accident, Suleiman reaffirmed his commitment to his legislative duties .
According to the statement , the Speaker vowed to continue campaigning for and supporting candidates of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the forthcoming elections.
He also prayed for God's continued protection and the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.