Assassination of Chérubin Okende: A blow for the DRC
It is with deep sadness that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has learned of the brutal assassination of the national deputy and honorary minister of transport, communication channels and opening up Chérubin Okende. This barbaric act, which occurred only a few months before the general elections, plunged the country into deep consternation and raised many questions about security and political stability.
For Trésor Kibangula, a former journalist and political analyst, this assassination has thrown the country into a dangerous turn in terms of security and politics. He stresses that this tragic event creates an atmosphere of psychosis within the Congolese population and calls into question the peaceful and credible conduct of the upcoming elections. How can we hope for peaceful elections when political actors are targeted and assassinated? This situation legitimately raises concerns about the possibility for all political actors to express themselves freely.
The Congolese opposition, in particular the party Together for the Republic of Moïse Katumbi, described this assassination as a “political crime”. This assessment is shared by many observers, considering the tense context in which this act of violence took place. With the recent imprisonment of the right arm of Moïse Katumbi and the arrest of several other political opponents, the political situation in the DRC is of growing concern.
Faced with these tragic events, it is essential that an independent and impartial investigation be opened in order to shed full light on this assassination. It is imperative that Congolese justice act transparently and effectively to bring those responsible for this crime to justice.
The country is going through a crucial period with general elections scheduled in five months. It is essential that these elections take place in an atmosphere of peace, security and respect for human rights. The DRC needs a credible and transparent electoral process to guarantee the legitimacy of its future leaders and restore the confidence of the Congolese people.
In conclusion, the assassination of Chérubin Okende constitutes a severe blow for the DRC. This barbaric act calls into question the political stability of the country and raises major concerns about the holding of free and fair elections. It is essential that justice does its job and that those responsible for this crime are quickly identified and brought to justice