The murder of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Gulak, on Sunday in Owerri, Imo State, has sent a wrong message about the South-East to the general public, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said.
Condemning the killing of the Adamawa born politician, the pan-Igbo sociocultural organisation said it is a taboo in Igbo land for anybody to harm his guest.
The group made this known in a statement on Monday in Enugu through its Publicity Secretary, Chief Alex Ogbonnia.
The statement reads: “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 prize in order to protect the life of a guest.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by Ambassador Professor George Obiozor expresses great concern over the recent developments in the South East of Nigeria; a zone noted for peace, tranquility, hard work and smooth economic activities.
“Obiozor is saddened by the death of Ahmed Gulak.”
The group described Gulak as an ebullient and sagacious achiever, a detribalized patriot whose active presence was felt in any gathering.
