News in the DRC: The blurred contours of the assassination of Chérubin Okende
More than a week after the assassination of Chérubin Okende Senga, the former Congolese Minister of Transport and spokesperson for the Together for the Republic party, the investigation is at a standstill and the protagonists accuse each other. In an already tense political context, this case has sparked strong tensions between the government and the opposition.
The opposition, represented by the party Together for the Republic of Moïse Katumbi Chapwe, denounces dubious parallels with the assassination of the former head of state, Laurent Désiré Kabila. According to them, the modus operandi has many similarities: a summons to the headquarters of a public institution, the disappearance of the victim, the discovery of the body in a vehicle with suspicious scenes.
Faced with these accusations, the government retorts by pointing the finger at the opposition, claiming that it is trying to divert attention from the investigation by making unfounded accusations. This verbal escalation between the two camps does not contribute to advancing the investigation and further weakens the already tense political climate in the DRC.
Among the key players in this case, the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation, Firmin Mvonde Mambu, is also implicated. His premature announcement on the circumstances of the death of Chérubin Okende was strongly criticized, knowing that only an autopsy could confirm or invalidate the first conclusions. This tendentious communication has caused some confusion and fuels suspicions about the objectivity of the investigation.
In this complex context, it is essential to allow the investigation to take place in an impartial and transparent manner. The authorities must take care to guarantee the safety of investigators and to avoid any political interference in the judicial process. The credibility of the Congolese judicial system and the need to shed light on this assassination are at stake.
In conclusion, the assassination of Chérubin Okende continues to cause serious tensions between the government and the opposition in the DRC. The investigation, for the moment, is struggling to move forward in an already fragile political climate. It is crucial that the authorities ensure the impartiality of the investigation and the transparency of the judicial process in order to establish the truth and bring justice to the victim