Title: The contradictions surrounding the investigation into the assassination of Chérubin Okende provoke opposition in the DRC
Introduction:
The investigation into the assassination of the former Minister of Transport, Chérubin Okende, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raises questions and controversies as to its management. The Attorney General at the Court of Cassation, Firmin Mvonde Mambu, has been criticized for his contradictory statements regarding the initial conclusions of the investigation. The political opposition, in particular the party Together for the Republic of Moïse Katumbi, expresses its concern about the potential manipulation of the investigation and calls for the establishment of an impartial international commission of inquiry.
Content:
The secretary general of the Together for the Republic party, Dieudonné Bolengetenge, strongly criticized the statements of the public prosecutor at the Court of Cassation. According to him, the prosecutor rushed to disclose the first conclusions of the investigation, while the autopsy has not yet been carried out. Bolengetenge stresses the importance of conducting a serious and transparent investigation in order to determine the true circumstances of the death of Chérubin Okende. He expresses his concern about any manipulation aimed at distorting the leads of the investigation.
The Attorney General at the Court of Cassation tried to justify himself by providing details on his initial statements. He claims to have never been affirmative, while video recordings contradict his remarks. Faced with this situation, the opposition demands that the autopsy be carried out and that the investigation be carried out impartially by an international commission. According to Dieudonné Bolengetenge, it is inadmissible for the public prosecutor to reveal conclusions without an autopsy or serious investigation, thus violating the principle of the secrecy of the instruction.
The Together for the Republic party is also demanding explanations for the statements of certain members of the government, who are trying to draw dubious parallels with other assassination cases. Bolengetenge believes that it is unacceptable to manipulate public opinion and obstruct such an important investigation. He calls for the conclusions of an impartial international commission of inquiry to be awaited, in accordance with the declaration of the President of the Republic on the role of justice in the preservation of the nation.
Conclusion:
The contradictions of the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation regarding the investigation into the assassination of Chérubin Okende have provoked strong reactions from the political opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The opposition calls for the establishment of an impartial international commission of inquiry to guarantee a serious and transparent investigation. This case highlights the importance of respecting investigative secrecy and preserving the integrity of criminal investigations. The search for the truth and the prosecution of those responsible are essential for the justice and stability of the country