Who Killed Ahmed Gulak? A Nation’s Conscience on Trial

Who Killed Ahmed Gulak? A Nation’s Conscience on Trial

Who Killed Ahmed Gulak? A Nation’s Conscience on Trial

Ahmed Gulak, a prominent Nigerian politician and former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, was a bold and controversial figure. His tragic death on May 30, 2021, in Imo State, sent shockwaves across the nation. Gulak was on a political assignment in the southeast when he was ambushed and brutally murdered by unidentified gunmen in what security operatives initially described as a “targeted attack.” While the Imo State Police Command swiftly claimed that the culprits were “bandits,” many Nigerians questioned the sincerity and depth of the investigation, as no one has been conclusively held accountable.

Before his death, a viral video surfaced showing Gulak accusing then-National Security Adviser of complicity in the country’s spiraling insecurity. He accused him of “abetting criminality,” and went as far as calling him “corrupt,” demanding that President Muhammadu Buhari arrest and prosecute him. Gulak’s fearless confrontation with power sent a strong message: those entrusted with Nigeria’s security must be held to the highest standards of accountability. But rather than spark reform or investigation, Gulak’s death became another grim statistic in Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

His utterances raised deep questions about loyalty, impunity, and the abuse of power. In a country where whistleblowers often face grave dangers, Gulak’s assassination underscores the perils of speaking truth to power. The unresolved nature of his murder casts a shadow over Nigeria’s justice system and the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens – especially those brave enough to demand accountability.

The lesson for Nigerians is stark: until the culture of impunity is dismantled and justice is seen to be done, insecurity will persist. The question “Who killed Ahmed Gulak?” is not just a call for justice – it is a moral indictment of a system that protects the powerful while silencing dissenting voices.

Gulak’s death should not be forgotten. It should compel a national reckoning on leadership, security, and the price of truth in a fragile democracy.