Title: Chérubin Okende, ex-Minister of Transport, missing: a kidnapping with obscure motives?
Introduction :
On Wednesday July 12, Chérubin Okende, former transport minister and spokesperson for Katumbi’s party, went to the Constitutional Court to file a letter in response to a court summons. However, since his departure, he has not been found. His relatives say he was kidnapped by the security services, but the motivations behind this act remain unclear.
The tense political context:
This worrying disappearance is part of a tense political context in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In recent years, political tensions and disputes have emerged in the country, and some political actors have been victims of intimidation, threats and kidnappings.
Possible manipulation?
Although the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Chérubin Okende are still unclear, some political observers hypothesize a possible manipulation. Indeed, they point out that the summons to the Constitutional Court could be used as a pretext to orchestrate his abduction and silence him.
An act with multiple motivations:
Several motivations could explain this alleged abduction. On the one hand, Chérubin Okende is an influential spokesperson for Katumbi’s party, a political figure who has openly criticized the power in place. It is possible that this abduction aims to neutralize him and stifle his dissenting voice.
On the other hand, the Democratic Republic of Congo is a country rich in natural resources, arousing many desires. Some believe that political or economic actors could be involved in this kidnapping in order to sabotage Katumbi’s efforts to promote more transparent and equitable governance.
The call for transparency and action:
In this disturbing context, it is essential that the Congolese authorities shed light on the disappearance of Chérubin Okende. It is essential to guarantee the security of political actors and to put an end to all forms of intimidation or repression.
In addition, the international community must follow this case closely and put pressure on the Congolese authorities to take measures to guarantee the safety of political actors and to prevent such acts in the future.
Conclusion :
The disappearance of Chérubin Okende, former Minister of Transport and spokesman for Katumbi’s party, raises many questions about the security of political actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is crucial that the Congolese authorities shed light on this case and take measures to prevent such acts in the future.. The international community must also remain vigilant and hold the Congolese authorities to account to guarantee the safety and freedom of expression of political actors