Reactions As Top Northern Politician Ahmed Gulak Is Shot Dead In Imo

The death of a former Special Adviser on politics to President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak has been generating reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Gulak, it will be recalled was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Owerri, Imo State on Sunday while he was on his way to Abuja from Owerri.

Naija News understands unknown gunmen intercepted and attacked a Toyota Camry cab carrying Ahmed Gulak and two others at Umueze Obiangwu in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area close to the Airport who were on their way to Sam Mbakwe Airport to catch a flight.

The death has sent shockwaves down the spines of many people with some of them taking to Twitter to share their reactions on the matter.

See some reactions.

Some of them are asking what Ahmed Gulak is doing in Imo State on Biafra memorial day. Everyone will surely reap what they sow.

Lunatics!

— TallJohn🌍 (@JohnFanimokun) May 30, 2021

Wow, Ahmed Gulak!

I remember that guy. One of GEJ's fiercest defenders in the North then.

Surprised (or, well not so surprised for politicians) when crossed to APC few years ago.

— Sir J (J9) (@SirJarus) May 30, 2021

This story of Ahmed Gulak getting shot IS HEAVY O. The insecurity is becoming more and more dangerous.

We need to address this head on.

— Banks Omishore (@MrBanksOmishore) May 30, 2021

The killings by "Ungun Known Men" over there in SE is escalating to elite. Assassinating Barrister Ahmed Gulak by whatever reason is uncalled for. This is someone who has huge popularity in Adamawa.

Imagine this happened in Kaduna, the North will be trending by now.

— Mubarak Umar (@Mubarack_Umar) May 30, 2021

https://twitter.com/TundeEddnut/status/1398962046503460865

Ahmed Gulak, Jonathan’s ex-aide, shot dead in Owerri by unknown gunmen.

Phase 2 has already started.

— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) May 30, 2021

A former Presidential Adviser; Ahmed Gulak, who left PDP for APC, and also chaired the APC panel that chose Hope Uzodinma, has just been assassinated in Imo state.

May his soul Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼
Insecurity can take anyone anytime, doesn’t matter your political party.

— Somto Onuchukwu (@chosensomto) May 30, 2021

1. Death of Ahmed Gulak in Owerri Imo State, is scary. 36 States & FCT, are on fire. Jos Plateau, Benue & Southern Kaduna most especially. But Buhari will fly to Mali. A man whose house is on fire but he turns his eyes elsewhere, must be impeached. Lawan must be impeached as well

— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) May 30, 2021

The deadly self styled "Liberation group" who continues to receive public praise by locals known and also known as "Unknown Gunmen" have assassinated Ahmed Gulak in Owerri Imo State South East Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/1rBYBBnFNL

— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) May 30, 2021

Those asking what Ahmed Gulak was doing in Owerri where he was killed – I need to understand the point of that question. He's not supposed to go there or Owerri is too unsafe for anyone to go there?

— Mark Amaza (@amasonic) May 30, 2021

Ahmed Gulak chaired the panel that handed Hope Uzodinma @OfficialAPCNg guber ticket. He was Assembly Speaker, Prez SA, & Adviser.
That such a politically-exposed VIP was shot dead in a state his benefactor is governor and CSO underscores the level of insecurity in Imo. RIP. pic.twitter.com/B3HnqARuQE

— Chuks Akunna (@akunnachux) May 30, 2021

https://twitter.com/callmepaschal/status/1398962490764038144

Ahmed Gulak’s death is painful to me. No matter the circumstances of his death, it won’t augur well for Nigeria. He had a mindset that did not look down on others due to tribe or religion. People like that are needed. My condolences to his family. May God grant them fortitude

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 30, 2021

Within hours, our intelligence service was able to peg the sit-at-home order given by Nnamdi Kanu as the reason for the murder of Ahmed Gulak. Postulation, at best. But if they claim it's true, why haven't they been able to identify the people behind BH? Protecting some people?

— 'Tomide🕊️ (@tomidearoso) May 30, 2021

Killing Ahmed Gulak in Owerri portends great danger.

Imo State is very small for Gov Uzodinma to be unable to secure.#BiafraRemembranceDay

— TC (@tibugzy) May 30, 2021

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