Throughout African history, many political crimes have been committed, often with the aim of destabilizing the regimes in place and sowing discord within nations. Today, a new enigmatic episode is emerging with the assassination of Chérubin Okende, national deputy elected in 2018, spokesperson for “Together for the Republic” and honorary minister of transport. A persistent question arises: does this heinous crime conceal perfidious political designs aimed at discrediting the governance of the President of the Republic Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi?
In a country where preparations for the IX Games of La Francophonie are underway, with the participation of many international delegations, political stability is of paramount importance. However, disturbing similarities can be drawn between this assassination and other similar crimes committed in the past, where the reputation of the power in place was undermined for underhanded political purposes.
Orchestrated rumours: a bitter failure
The enemies of the Republic have sown the seeds of doubt by spreading unfounded rumors about the trafficking and sale of organs, thus seeking to tarnish the image of the country and its leaders. Unfortunately for them, these allegations were quickly denied by the Deputy Minister of Health during a press conference held last Monday live from the RTNC.
Faced with this failure, it seems that those pulling the strings have deemed it necessary to strike a fatal blow to discredit Tshisekedi’s power, using the assassination of Chérubin Okende as a formidable weapon.
A tangle of disturbing coincidences
The mystery surrounding the invitation of the President of the Constitutional Court to Chérubin Okende raises many questions. A correspondence dated July 10, 2023 invites him to a working meeting concerning his property and assets. In his response, the honorary minister proposes another date, Friday July 14, 2023, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., in the offices of the President of the Constitutional Court in Gombe. However, only a few hours before this meeting, Chérubin Okende disappears without a trace. His lifeless body, riddled with bullets, was discovered in his jeep on Heavyweight Avenue in Kingabwa.
A political sacrifice or an isolated act?
In this dark affair, the government has a responsibility to protect its citizens. But it is just as essential that the truth emerges thanks to an independent investigation carried out by the judicial police. Is it possible that this assassination is an isolated act, a personal drama? Or are we facing a calculated political ploy aimed at discrediting the Congolese government and, in particular, President Tshisekedi?
It’s time for caution and reflection. As we search for answers to these troubling questions, it is essential to remain objective and avoid falling into hasty accusations. The complexity of this case calls for a thorough investigation, in order to dispel lingering doubts and shed light on this mystery surrounding the tragic death of Chérubin Okende.
Conclusion
The tragic fate of Chérubin Okende, National Deputy and Honorary Minister of Transport, continues to haunt people’s minds and raises many questions. The political context in which this assassination took place cannot be ignored, but it is essential to show restraint and let the investigations take their course to establish the truth. Only a thorough and independent investigation can reveal the true motivations behind this heinous act and dispel the clouds of suspicion hanging over the power in place.
While waiting for answers, let’s keep in mind that the search for the truth is essential to honor the memory of Chérubin Okende and preserve the stability of the Democratic Republic of Congo