Title: The family of a former Congolese minister demands the truth about his assassination
Introduction :
The family of Chérubin Okende, former Minister of Transport, is determined to find out the whole truth surrounding the assassination of their son. They refuse a hasty autopsy and ask for the presence of independent experts as part of the investigation. This complex case paves the way for delicate judicial revelations involving Congolese justice, MONUSCO and partner countries in Africa and around the world.
The refusal of the hasty autopsy:
The Okende family strongly opposes the holding of an autopsy without the presence of MONUSCO experts and independent forensic pathologists. They recall that the government had promised an independent investigation with the participation of foreign experts. The haste of justice in this process has provoked outrage from the family and their lawyers.
The demand for transparency and fairness in the investigation:
The Okende family’s collective of lawyers contacted the public prosecutor to express their expectations for a fair trial and the truth about the circumstances of Chérubin Okende’s death. The lawyers are protesting against the violation of the secrecy of the instruction and the statements made by the public prosecutor at the Court of Cassation. The family asks for clarification on the composition of the commission of inquiry, the scope of its powers, responsibilities and the probable date of the autopsy.
Preservation of the presumption of innocence:
The Okende family insists on respecting the presumption of innocence and the inquisitorial nature of the investigation. They dispute the press conferences of the public prosecutor at the Court of Cassation which, according to them, do not withstand objective criticism and seem to influence public opinion even before the conclusion of the investigation. The family asks that the investigation be conducted in a transparent and impartial manner.
Conclusion :
The family of a former Congolese minister, Chérubin Okende, demands the truth about his assassination. They refuse a hasty autopsy and ask for the presence of independent experts. By expressing their dissatisfaction with the statements of the Attorney General, they stress the importance of respecting the presumption of innocence and conducting a transparent investigation