Article: The contradictions of the Attorney General in the investigation into the assassination of Chérubin Okende
In a matter as sensitive as the assassination of a former minister, it is essential to carry out a rigorous investigation, based on solid facts and evidence. Unfortunately, the contradictory statements of the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation in this case have aroused the indignation of the political leadership of Ensemble pour la République.
The secretary general of the party, Dieudonné Bolengetenge, denounced the haste of the prosecutor to disclose the first conclusions of the investigation, even though the autopsy had not yet been carried out. According to him, this creates concern about the possible manipulation of the investigation in order to falsify the leads.
The Attorney General tried to justify his remarks by saying that he had never been affirmative in his statements. However, a video review confirms that he had indeed claimed that the death of Chérubin Okende was due to a bullet, without resorting to the conditional. This contradiction in the statements of the prosecutor reinforces the suspicions of manipulation of the investigation.
Together for the Republic asks that the autopsy be carried out before establishing definitive conclusions. According to the secretary general of the party, it is necessary to wait for the results of the autopsy to determine the exact circumstances of the death of Chérubin Okende, as well as to open tracks towards the authors and sponsors of this assassination.
The party’s outrage is not limited to the Attorney General. Indeed, some members of the government have also been criticized for their questionable communication and their attempts to draw parallels with other similar cases. For Together for the Republic, it is unacceptable to manipulate such a serious matter and to violate the principles of the secrecy of the instruction.
The party calls for the establishment of an impartial international commission of inquiry to shed light on this assassination and avoid any attempt at manipulation. They recall that it is justice that must be responsible for the resolution of this case and not hasty and contradictory statements.
In conclusion, it is essential to carry out a thorough investigation, based on facts and tangible evidence, in the case of the assassination of Chérubin Okende. The Attorney General’s contradictions and attempts at manipulation raise concerns about the transparency of this investigation. It is therefore necessary to await the results of the autopsy and to set up an international commission to guarantee an impartial investigation and the search for the truth.