The shocking circumstances surrounding the murder of opposition MP, Chérubin Okende, marked former Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito and his party, the New Elan. In a statement issued last Thursday, the party’s general secretary, Blanchard Mongomba, expressed his dismay at the “tragic death”. The pro-Muzito are asking for full light to be shed on this politically sensitive affair.
Chérubin Okende’s bodyguard testified that the latter had been kidnapped before the Constitutional Court on Wednesday July 12 and found dead the next day, riddled with bullets. Faced with the contradictory versions circulating, supporters of Muzito are demanding that investigations move forward quickly in order to establish responsibilities and punish the perpetrators of this heinous act.
Le Nouvel Élan expresses its compassion for the family of the deceased and his political party. In a context where opacity reigns and where information diverges, it is essential that the situation be clarified to do justice to Chérubin Okende and his memory.
This tragic event highlights the dangers faced by members of the opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also stresses the need to strengthen the security and protection of political figures in the country.
In summary, the murder of Chérubin Okende, an opposition deputy, has changed the Congolese political landscape. The pro-Muzito demand that the investigations move forward quickly in order to establish the truth and punish those responsible. This case highlights the fragility of the political situation in the DRC and the need to strengthen the security of political figures