2023-07-14: Félix Tshisekedi strongly condemns the assassination of National Deputy and Honorary Minister of Transport Chérubin Okende Senga
On Friday July 14, 2023, during the Council of Ministers chaired by the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi at the City of the African Union, indignation was expressed at the discovery of the lifeless body of national deputy Chérubin Okende Senga, also Honorary Minister of Transport.
In his speech, Felix Tshisekedi strongly condemned this heinous act and expressed his anger and indignation at the attack on the symbols of the Republic. He said: “I strongly disapprove and condemn in the strongest possible terms this heinous crime which took the life of a servant of the Republic in tragic circumstances which nothing can justify. I cannot contain my anger and my indignation as a as guarantor of the Nation, of peace, of individual and collective security, and of the proper functioning of institutions. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”
The Congolese president also called for justice to be done and asked for justice to shed light on this assassination case. He insisted on the impartiality and independence of justice in this investigation.
Chérubin Okende Senga was found dead on Thursday July 13 in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This tragedy aroused great emotion and highlighted the importance of the safety of elected officials and servants of the Republic.
This tragic case is a reminder of the need to strengthen the protection of political leaders and State representatives. It is essential to guarantee their safety so that they can carry out their duties with complete peace of mind and contribute to the development of the country.
The DRC faces many challenges and national cohesion is essential to overcome these difficulties. It is important that all political actors, institutions and people work together to build a better future and that such heinous acts become increasingly rare.
The assassination of Chérubin Okende Senga is a tragic loss for the Congolese nation. He was a man committed and devoted to his country, and his death leaves a great void in the Congolese political landscape. It is imperative that justice be served and that those responsible for this heinous act be brought to justice.
In these difficult times, it is important that the Congolese nation come together to pay tribute to Chérubin Okende Senga, to support his family in this ordeal and to continue to fight for a better Congo, where justice, security and peace reign.
The death of Chérubin Okende Senga must serve as a reminder to all political forces and the Congolese population of the importance of peace and stability for the development of the country.