Ahmed Gulak was a Nigerian lawyer, politician, and former Special Political Advisor to former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. On May 30, 2021, an Adamawa-born politician was shot dead in Owerri, Imo State. According to reports, he was killed on his way to Sam Mbakwe Airport when gunmen intercepted the car transporting him and two other people. He held numerous posts, including political adviser to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
In 2013, he promised to quit if Jonathan declined to run for president in the 2015 election; instead, he was fired in 2014. Following his sacking, he resigned as the National Coordinator of the Goodluck Support Group and announced his desire to run for Adamawa State governor under the People’s Democratic Party.
A year later, he took the PDP to court over the vacant position of chairman and later declared himself the party’s new national chairman at the party secretariat in Abuja. The political party protested this and named Uche Secondus as acting chairman.
Gulak moved from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressive Congress in 2018 and was appointed Chairman of the APC committee that held Imo State’s governorship primaries in 2019.
Ahmed Gulak Biography
Barrister Ahmed Gulak was born into a humble family in northeastern Nigeria. His community’s ideals and objectives had a tremendous impact on him. His childhood in Adamawa State paved the way for his extraordinary career as a politician and lawyer.
Ahmed Ali Gulak began his career as a lawyer, where he gained a reputation for his thoroughness and keen understanding of political issues. Over time, he moved into politics and became a trusted ally of politicians such as Goodluck Jonathan. As an APC leader, he established policies that benefited Nigerians in all regions, especially the South East.
Growing up in Adamawa State, Ahmed Gulak showed a natural aptitude for leadership and academics. His scholastic trajectory led him to some of the country’s premier institutions, where he polished his legal and governance talents.
After finishing his studies, Gulak started his legal profession, swiftly established himself as a capable and clever lawyer. His legal background served him well when he entered politics, allowing him to manage intricate political issues.
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Career
Ahmed Gulak is a politician who has held many posts, including political adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan. In 2014, he chose the nomination form to run for Governor of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the party primaries.
In January 2016, Ahmed Gulak declared himself the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) new national chairman at the party secretariat in Abuja.
He was a member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and served as Speaker. In 2018, Ahmed Gulak left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressive Congress (APC). Before the 2019 general election, Ahmed Gulak chaired Imo state’s APC Governorship primaries.
Personal life
Ahmed Gulak is married and has children. He is Muslim.
Ahmed Gulak Death
On May 30, 2021, Ahmed Gulak was assassinated by assailants near Umueze Obiangwu while on his way to Sam Mbakwe airport. The act, regarded as a targeted attack, shocked the nation. The perpetrators were supposedly captured shortly after, but the loss of such a famous individual is still a sad spot in Nigerian history.
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Ahmed Gulak was estimated to be between $300-$500