Assassination of MP Cherubin Okende in the DRC: a call for justice and transparency
The assassination of MP Cherubin Okende in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked outcry in the country. Wednesday evening, several people alerted to the kidnapping of this opponent, and his body was discovered the next day in his car. The first elements of the investigation reveal that the deputy was shot dead and a weapon was found near his body.
Congolese justice seized the case and quickly arrested a suspect, close to the deceased, who would have been in contact with him before his disappearance. However, questions remain as to the presence of Cherubin Okende at the Constitutional Court where he was allegedly kidnapped. The prosecution has appealed to anyone with information about his presence in the vicinity of the Court to help advance the investigation.
The assassination of Cherubin Okende comes in a context of tense political climate in the DRC, less than six months before the presidential elections scheduled for December. Many opponents, including members of Moise Katumbi’s party, are currently being arrested, contributing to an atmosphere of terror in the country.
This tragic event highlights the need for independent and transparent justice in the DRC. The Congolese government is called upon to guarantee the safety of political figures and to shed full light on this assassination. Congolese citizens, meanwhile, are demanding justice for Cherubin Okende and an end to impunity.
This act of violence also highlights the importance of preserving the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in a country during an election period. The rights of individuals must be respected, and criminal acts cannot go unpunished. The DRC must show firmness in its fight against insecurity and impunity.
In conclusion, the assassination of MP Cherubin Okende in the DRC arouses deep emotion and raises questions about the security of political figures in the country. He calls for fair and transparent justice, as well as for the firmness of the State in its fight against insecurity