Assassination of Chérubin Okende, national deputy and opponent: reactions and accusations of the power in place
The political landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been shaken by the assassination of national deputy and opponent Chérubin Okende. The reactions were not long in coming, while accusations arose against the power in place.
Ferdinand Kambere, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (Pprd), strongly denounced this criminal act. In a statement, he accused the power in place of installing a climate of terror vis-à-vis the opponents. According to Kambere, the regime in place seeks to be alone in the elections by excluding opponents.
This statement raises important questions about the political situation in the DRC. If the country aspires to true democracy, it is essential that all political parties can participate in elections. The physical elimination of a political opponent is both a barbaric act and an attack on freedom of expression and the right of citizens to choose their representatives.
The assassination of Chérubin Okende aroused deep consternation among the political class and the Congolese population. This underlines the urgency of putting in place reinforced security measures to protect political opponents and guarantee their physical integrity.
It is also essential to establish a thorough and independent investigation into this case in order to identify the perpetrators of this heinous crime and bring them to justice. Impunity cannot be tolerated and only fair justice can ease tensions and restore confidence in the country’s political system.
In this time of mourning and anger, it is important that the various stakeholders remain calm and avoid any escalation of violence. It is essential to seek peaceful and inclusive solutions to guarantee a democratic and prosperous future for all Congolese.
In conclusion, the assassination of Chérubin Okende is a sad reminder of the challenges facing democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is imperative that the authorities take concrete measures to protect the rights of political opponents and to guarantee free and fair elections