Title: The investigation into the assassination of Chérubin Okende: The contradictions of the Attorney General create controversy
Introduction :
The assassination of the former Minister of Transport, Chérubin Okende, continues to raise questions and tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Faced with the contradictory statements of the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation, the political leadership of Ensemble pour la République, the party of Moïse Katumbi, expresses its concern and refuses any manipulation in the investigation. In this article, we will come back to the latest events surrounding this case and the reactions of the opposition.
The contradictions of the prosecutor:
The Attorney General at the Court of Cassation, Firmin Mvonde Mambu, has sown confusion with his statements concerning the investigation into the assassination of Chérubin Okende. At first, he claims that the deputy’s death was caused by a bullet, without providing concrete evidence. However, he reconsiders his remarks and gets involved in contradictions by indicating that he was never affirmative. This volte-face has fueled the mistrust of the opposition, which fears manipulation of the investigation.
The reaction of Ensemble for the Republic:
The political leadership of Ensemble pour la République, through its secretary general, Dieudonné Bolengetenge, strongly criticized the declarations of the public prosecutor. According to him, disclosing the conclusions of the investigation even before the realization of the autopsy is hasty and risks distorting the tracks. He insists on the importance of carrying out a serious and independent investigation, respecting the principles of the secrecy of the instruction.
The call for an international commission of inquiry:
Faced with doubts surrounding the ongoing investigation, Together for the Republic calls for the establishment of an impartial international commission of inquiry. This request aims to guarantee the transparency and objectivity of the investigations. According to Dieudonné Bolengetenge, only such a commission will make it possible to obtain the truth about the assassination of Chérubin Okende and to identify those responsible and the sponsors.
Conclusion :
The investigation into the assassination of Chérubin Okende continues to cause tension in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The contradictions of the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation fueled the controversy and reinforced doubts about the transparency of the investigation. In this context, the call by Ensemble pour la République for an impartial international commission of inquiry appears to be a necessity to shed light on this affair and guarantee the search for justice