The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the ‘gruesome assassination’ of Barrister Ahmed Gulak by unknown gunmen in Owerri, Imo State and described the incident as contrary to the tradition of peace and hospitality for which the Southeast is known.
Mr Gulak was killed yesterday on his way to Owerri airport en route to Abuja.
Ohanaeze, in a statement on Monday signed by its national publicity secretary, Chief Alex Ogbonnia, described Gulak’s death as ‘a death too many’.
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Ohanaeze further regretted ‘the wrong signal it has sent to the general public’.
The statement read, “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 price in order to protect the life of a guest.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo, led by Ambassador George Obiozor, expresses great concerns over the recent developments in the Southeast of Nigeria; a zone noted for peace, tranquility, hard work and smooth economic activities.
The release described Gulak as ‘an ebullient and sagacious achiever, a detribalized patriot whose active presence was felt in any gathering’.
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It added that, “His enviable qualities helped him clinch the positions of the speaker, Adamawa State House of Assembly and later special assistant to president of Nigeria.
“As a chieftain of the All Progressives 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.
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“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.”
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