The tragic assassination of the honorary minister of transport, communication routes and opening up, Cheribun Okende, shook the country and aroused great emotion both within the government and among the Congolese population. Faced with this terrible loss, the president of the Ensemble, Moïse Katumbi, decided to interrupt his stay in Côte d’Ivoire to return immediately to the country.
In an interview with Radio France Internationale, Moïse Katumbi described this assassination as “political”, thus underlining the intentional and targeted nature of this act. He expressed his sadness and anger, asking that independent investigations be carried out in order to establish the truth about the circumstances and those responsible for this tragedy.
It is clear that this event profoundly upset Moïse Katumbi and his party. Cheribun Okende was a valuable collaborator, considered the voice of the party. His assassination is seen as an attempt to silence political opposition. Moïse Katumbi affirms that such acts will not go unpunished and that an in-depth investigation will be carried out to shed light on this affair.
Confidence in the country’s institutions seems shaken, and Moïse Katumbi insists on the need to conduct an independent investigation, in order to avoid any manipulation or concealment of the truth. He calls for fair justice and demands that those who ordered this assassination be held accountable for their actions.
The imminent arrival of Moïse Katumbi in Kinshasa demonstrates his commitment and his determination to face this tragic situation. He wishes to highlight the honesty and pacifism of Cheribun Okende, recalling that politics should never be associated with violence and death. He also expresses his solidarity with Okende’s family and promises to do everything possible to ensure that justice is done.
In conclusion, the assassination of Cheribun Okende constitutes a dark moment in the political history of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This heinous act reinforces calls for greater transparency and independence of justice