The European Union and the African Union strongly condemn the assassination of the former Minister of Transport of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chérubin Okende. The two organizations call on the Congolese authorities to establish the truth about the circumstances of his death and to bring those responsible to justice.
The announcement of Chérubin Okende’s death sent shock waves through Kinshasa. His body was found in his abandoned jeep, on Heavyweight Avenue. The exact circumstances of his assassination remain unclear, but the European Union and the African Union are calling for an independent investigation to shed light on this criminal act.
Nabila Massrali, spokesperson for the European Union’s foreign and security policy, stressed the importance of bringing those responsible to justice. She also stressed the need to ensure competitive, peaceful, inclusive and transparent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Moussa Fataki, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, expressed his dismay at the death of Chérubin Okende. He called for all the light to be shed on this murder and offered his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
The Congolese government has announced the establishment of a multidisciplinary investigation, with the collaboration of the services of the “friendly” countries of the DRC. The objective is to shed light on this assassination and to bring those responsible to justice.
This assassination raises many questions about the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The political opposition and civil society are calling for an independent investigation in order to guarantee the safety of political actors and to preserve the integrity of the electoral process.
The death of Chérubin Okende constitutes a major loss for Ensemble pour la République, of which he was the spokesperson. His unwavering commitment to the electoral process and his fight for fair and transparent elections will be remembered.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo therefore faces a tense political climate, marked by divisions and dissension within the opposition. It is essential to find solutions to guarantee a democratic and stable future for the country.
In conclusion, the assassination of Chérubin Okende is a tragic act that raises many questions about the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The European Union and the African Union call for an independent investigation to shed light on this criminal act and bring those responsible to justice