Chérubin Okende: A politically motivated assassination?
In the tumultuous history of Africa, many political crimes have been committed, often with the aim of destabilizing the regimes in place and sowing discord within nations. Today, a new tragedy coats the political landscape with the assassination of Chérubin Okende, national deputy elected in 2018, spokesperson for “Together for the Republic” and former Minister of Transport. A haunting question arises: does this heinous act hide political designs aimed at discrediting the governance of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi?
In a context where the Democratic Republic of Congo is actively preparing for the IX Games of La Francophonie, with the participation of many international delegations, political stability is of paramount importance. However, disturbing parallels can be drawn between this assassination and other similar crimes perpetrated in the past, where the reputation of the power in place was used as a weapon for underhanded political purposes.
Rumors and orchestrated failures
The enemies of the Republic have sown doubts 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 broadcast live on RTNC.
Faced with this failure, it would seem 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.
Disturbing facts and 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 session concerning his property and assets. In his response, the former 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 calculated political act or an isolated act?
In this grim affair, the government has a responsibility to guarantee the safety of its citizens. It is equally essential that the truth be revealed through an independent investigation by the judicial police. Is it possible that this assassination is an isolated act, a personal drama? Or are we facing a calculated political act aimed at discrediting the Congolese government and, in particular, President Tshisekedi?
While waiting for answers, it is crucial to exercise caution and reflection. As we seek answers to these troubling questions, it is important to remain objective and avoid hasty assertions. The complexity of this case requires 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 destiny of Chérubin Okende, national deputy and former Minister of Transport, continues to haunt people’s minds and raise many questions. The political context in which this assassination took place cannot be ignored, but it is essential to show restraint and allow investigations to 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 quest for the truth is essential to pay tribute to the memory of Chérubin Okende and preserve the stability of the Democratic Republic of Congo