Dear reader,
Today, we would like to provide you with additional information on an important current topic. This is Chérubin Okende, national deputy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who was tragically assassinated two months ago in circumstances that are still unclear.
Chérubin Okende was a pillar of the current legislature, known for his numerous parliamentary initiatives. Aged 61, he also held the position of Minister of Transport and Communications and was the spokesperson for the political party Ensemble pour la République.
In tribute to Chérubin Okende, the National Assembly placed a photo of the deputy as well as a bouquet of flowers in his usual seat in the hemicycle of the People’s Palace. Each national deputy bowed in front of this photo to salute his memory.
The autopsy has already been carried out in order to determine the exact circumstances of his assassination and to find the perpetrators of this heinous crime. The investigation is still ongoing at the military justice level.
The death of Chérubin Okende constitutes a great loss for the Democratic Republic of Congo and for the political life of the country. His tragic death once again serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by serving political leaders.
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Chérubin Okende. We hope that justice will be done and that his political legacy will live on.
Stay tuned for more information on this case and the evolving political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sincerely,
Your editorial team.