Former President Goodluck Jonathan Sunday expressed shock over the killing of his ex-political adviser, Ahmed Gulak, by gunmen in Owerri, Imo State, describing it as a painful loss.
Jonathan, in a statement by Ikechukwu Eze, his Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, said Gulak was a loyal public servant and dedicated patriot.
He prayed God comfort his family and grant his soul eternal rest.
“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 skilful 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.”