Title: Congolese Opposition Leaders Demand Resignation of Constitutional Court Judges in Chérubin Okende Murder Case
Introduction:
In the case of the murder of national deputy Chérubin Okende, Congolese opposition political leaders including Moïse Katumbi, Matata Ponyo and Delly Sesanga recently co-signed a letter calling for the resignation of two judges of the constitutional court, Dieudonné Kamuleta and Sylvain Light. They accuse these judges of having violated their duty of reserve by granting interviews to the media on the case. This request for resignation aims to guarantee an independent and impartial investigation in order to shed light on this heinous crime.
The reproaches of the political leaders:
In the letter addressed to the judges, the political leaders recall that the judges of the constitutional court have the obligation not to take a public position nor to give consultation on questions which may be the subject of a decision of the court. By doing so, they believe that the judges have violated their duty of reserve, their dignity and their loyalty to the State. They also stress that the interviews granted to the media jeopardize the serenity and independence of the investigation into the murder of Chérubin Okende. Consequently, the political leaders ask the judges to put themselves at the disposal of justice and to resign from their functions.
The determination of Moïse Katumbi:
Among the signatories of the letter, Moïse Katumbi is particularly determined to shed light on the assassination of Chérubin Okende, which he qualifies as a political assassination. He multiplied the steps and meetings with diplomats, in particular the ambassadors of the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Canada and the European Union in Kinshasa. These meetings aim to obtain support in the investigation into the murder of the national deputy.
The request for support in the investigation:
At the same time as the request for the resignation of the judges of the Constitutional Court, the Congolese government requested the help of Belgium, France, the Republic of South Africa and Monusco (Mission of the United Nations Organization for the stabilization in the Democratic Republic of Congo) to support the investigations into the death of Chérubin Okende. This approach aims to guarantee an objective and transparent investigation in order to establish the responsibilities in this crime.
Conclusion:
The request for the resignation of judges from the constitutional court by Congolese opposition leaders in the case of the murder of Chérubin Okende raises questions about the violation of the duty of discretion of judges and the independence of the investigation. It is essential that this case be handled with the utmost impartiality in order to ensure justice and to shed light on this heinous act.. The efforts made by political leaders, in particular Moïse Katumbi, as well as the request for support from the Congolese government in the investigations demonstrate the will to fight against impunity and to guarantee the truth in this affair