Apex Igbo Socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the murder of Barr. Ahmed Gulak in Owerri.

UGAMATV had exclusively reported that Gulak was assassinated by some masked gunmen on Sunday.

In a press statement signed by their Spokesman, Chief Alex Chiedozie Ogbonnia, Ohanaeze reiterated that the Igbos held hospitality of guests in high esteem, as such, no harm ought to befall any visitor in Igbo land.

The statement reads:

“The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide condemn the gruesome assassination of Barrister Ahmed Gulak by the unknown gun men at Imo State on Sunday, May 30, 2021. This is a death too many because of the wrong signal it has sent to the general public”.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Igbo custom places very high premium on the wellbeing and hospitality of a guest; and the host would even pay the supreme prize in order to protect the life of a guest”.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by Ambassador Professor George Obiozor expresses great concern over the recent developments in the South East of Nigeria; a zone noted for peace, tranquility, hard work and smooth economic activities.”

“Obiozor is saddened by the death of Ahmed Gulak. He described Gulak as an ebullient and sagacious achiever, a detribalized patriot whose active presence was felt in any gathering.”

“His enviable qualities helped him clinch the positions of the Speaker, Adamawa State House of Assembly and later the Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria. As a chieftain of the All Peoples Congress (APC), Gulak was never on the sideline. He was a consummate politician.”

“Our heart goes to the governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodinma who has remained in deep mourning since the death of Gulak. Our sympathy goes to the immediate family of Gulak and the good people of Adamawa State for this calamity.  We pray to God to grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”