Former President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the death of his former Political Adviser, Ahmed Gulak, who was killed in Owerri, Imo State capital. The former President called on the security agencies for thorough investigation.
Jonathan, in a statement on by his Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, expressed shock over the death of his former aide. He described him as a loyal public servant and dedicated patriot.
The former President described Gulak’s death as a painful loss and prayed that God would comfort his family and grant his soul eternal rest.
According to former President, “I received with shock the death of Alh Ahmed Gulak who died on Sunday, 30th May 2021, in Owerri, Imo State. Gulak was a loyal public servant and dedicated patriot who gave his all in service to his country. His death is a painful loss to me and many others who worked and interacted with him.
“He will be remembered for his modest contributions to the growth of our nation’s democracy, especially his memorable days both as a skillful Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly and political adviser in our administration.
“My deepest condolences to his family, the government, and the people of Adamawa state, who are bound to feel the loss of this eminent and patriotic Nigerian.
“May God grant his family, friends, and supporters solace, even as I appeal for calm while law enforcement bodies carry out their investigations?”
Gulak, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) died on Sunday morning after gunmen attacked a Toyota Camry cab conveying him and two others while on their way to the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri to catch a flight.
