Title: Moïse Katumbi, Augustin Matata and Delly Sesanga demand a transparent investigation into the assassination of MP Cherubin Okende.
Introduction :
In a joint statement, Moïse Katumbi, Augustin Matata and Delly Sesanga, all declared presidential candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo, expressed their outrage and concern at the assassination of MP and former Minister Cherubin Okende Senga. They demand a prompt, transparent and independent investigation to elucidate the circumstances of this heinous crime.
The assassination of Cherubin Okende and the deterioration of security in the DRC:
The three opposition leaders denounce the assassination of Cherubin Okende as an act of political violence and point to the instrumentalization of justice and security services for political purposes. They claim that this assassination, together with the arbitrary arrests and targeted assassinations of other opposition actors, hinder the exercise of pre-election and electoral activities in a safe manner. They also deplore the deterioration in the security of Congolese citizens, encouraged by impunity and the failure to respect legal guarantees.
A request for an independent and transparent investigation:
Moïse Katumbi, Augustin Matata and Delly Sesanga demand a truly independent judicial inquiry to shed light on the circumstances of the assassination of Cherubin Okende and to apprehend the perpetrators of this crime. They stress the importance of a rapid, transparent and contradictory investigation in order to restore the truth and put an end to the impunity that reigns in the DRC. According to them, only an independent investigation can guarantee justice and reparation for the family of the victim and for the Congolese people.
A call for the meeting of stakeholders:
Faced with the deterioration of security and the instrumentalization of justice, Moïse Katumbi, Augustin Matata and Delly Sesanga call for an urgent meeting of stakeholders to discuss the optimal conditions allowing everyone to freely exercise their political activities in complete quietude. They want concrete measures to be taken to guarantee security and freedom of expression, which are essential to a healthy and democratic political environment.
Conclusion :
The assassination of deputy Cherubin Okende has aroused the indignation of Moïse Katumbi, Augustin Matata and Delly Sesanga, who are calling for an independent and transparent investigation to shed light on this political crime. They hope that this investigation will put an end to impunity and guarantee justice and reparation for the family of the victim. They also call for a meeting of stakeholders to discuss the measures to be taken in order to guarantee security and freedom of expression in the Congolese political context