Court Admits Death Certificate of Ahmed Gulak as Evidence in Nnamdi Kanu Trial
Government Delivers Death Certificate of Former President Jonathan's Advisor, Gulak, in IPOB Hearing
In a dramatic turn of events at the Federal High Court in Abuja, a death certificate for Ahmed Gulak, a former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was accepted as evidence in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu.
The gruesome murder of Gulak, reportedly by suspected Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members, has been a pivotal aspect of the trial, implicating the IPOB leader.
Speaking in court, the second prosecution witness, BBB, confirmed a previous statement he made regarding a radio broadcast by Kanu, allegedly inciting a sit-at-home order that supposedly led to Gulak's death. BBB, in a bid to ensure his safety, was shielded during the trial.
During the proceedings, the prosecution's attorney, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), inquired about BBB's statement connected to Gulak's death, and the witness verified the statement, having participated in investigations tracing the unfortunate incident.
Awomolo proceeded to present a certificate confirming Gulak's death, issued by the police on July 18, 2021, which was accepted by the court without opposition from the defense team. This document, marked as Exhibit PWJ, was a certified true copy of the medical report detailing Gulak's death circumstances.
Interestingly, IPOB has disputed the authenticity and relevance of the death certificate, claiming it holds no evidentiary value in the trial context[5]. Despite these objections, the document was admitted and read aloud in open court.
With BBB's testimony concluded, the cross-examination marks the next phase of the trial, paving the way for a legal battle that promises to unveil more revelations.
Fascinating Facts
- Despite IPOB's claims of innocence, evidence suggests a link between Gulak's death and the group[4].
- The trial continues to shed light on the implications of Kanu's radio broadcasts and their potential impact on civil unrest[1][2][3].
- The tense courtroom setting underscores the ongoing tension between pro-Biafra separatists and the federal government[4][5].
- The death certificate of Ahmed Gulak, a former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was presented in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja.
- The certificate, issued by the police on July 18, 2021, was accepted by the court without objection from the defense team, marking Exhibit PWJ.
- The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disputed the authenticity and relevance of the death certificate, claiming it holds no evidentiary value in the trial context.
- Despite these objections, the document was admitted and read aloud in open court, adding to the ongoing tension between pro-Biafra separatists and the federal government.
