Political assassination in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Moïse Katumbi calls for an independent investigation
In a tragic event that shook the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chérubin Okende, Honorary Minister of Transport, Communication Channels and Disenclavement, was assassinated. Faced with this shocking news, the leader of the Ensemble pour la République, Moïse Katumbi, interrupted his stay in Côte d’Ivoire to return immediately to the country.
Describing this murder as “political”, Moïse Katumbi expressed his deep sadness and called for independent investigations to establish the truth about the circumstances and those responsible for this heinous act. In an interview with Radio France Internationale, he said: “It’s very sad, it’s a political assassination, for Chérubin who was the voice of the party… We’re never going to accept it. We’re going to carry out an independent investigation to find out the truth, because we no longer trust our institutions.”
Moïse Katumbi added that Chérubin Okende was an honest and peaceful man, and that this crime will not go unpunished. He also expressed his frustration with the current situation in the country, deploring the arrests of his advisers and partners, as well as attempts to silence them.
According to some sources, Moïse Katumbi is expected in Kinshasa on the evening of Thursday, July 13, following the death of Chérubin Okende, found dead in his jeep in the morning.
This political assassination is once again a reminder of the challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a country where political violence and insecurity persist, thorough and independent investigations are essential to bring justice to victims and deter such acts in the future.
Moïse Katumbi, by demanding the truth and holding those responsible to account, seeks to make the voice of the political opposition heard and to prevent violence from becoming the norm in the democratic life of the country.
The tragedy of the assassination of Chérubin Okende must be a call to strengthen security and the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Only an independent and impartial investigation can restore the Congolese people’s confidence in their institutions and allow real progress towards a more just and peaceful society