Title: Political assassination in the DRC: Moïse Katumbi demands justice for Cheribun Okende
Introduction :
The political climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was shaken by a tragic event: the assassination of the honorary minister of transport, communication routes and opening up, Cheribun Okende. The former governor of Katanga and leader of the Ensemble for the Republic, Moïse Katumbi, interrupted his stay abroad and called for independent investigations to shed light on this affair. In an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI), he qualifies this murder as a political assassination and expresses his determination that justice be done.
Development :
Moïse Katumbi, visibly upset by this tragic event, declared on RFI that the death of Cheribun Okende was a political assassination. He underlines the important role that the latter played within his party and expresses his indignation at a situation where those who express a voice contrary to the power in place are reduced to silence, even physically eliminated.
In his statement, Moïse Katumbi affirms that he no longer trusts the judicial institutions of the country and that he intends to conduct his own independent investigation in order to find out the truth about the circumstances and the sponsors of this assassination. He insists that Cheribun Okende was an honest and peaceful man, and that his murder will not go unpunished.
The leader of the Ensemble for the Republic thus expresses his determination to fight for justice and not to be reduced to silence. He calls for a thorough and transparent investigation, highlighting the need for the truth to come to light so that light is shed on this political crime.
Conclusion :
The assassination of Cheribun Okende in the DRC aroused great emotion and prompted Moïse Katumbi to react firmly. By qualifying this act as political murder, he highlights the dangers faced by those who dare to oppose the power in place. His demand for independent investigations aims to restore the truth and obtain justice for Cheribun Okende. In a country where trust in judicial institutions is often questioned, this reaction from Moïse Katumbi shows his willingness to fight for democracy and human rights in the DRC