Editor, I am of the view that Kizito Mihigo should tell Rwandans the truth and ask them for forgiveness; not just to clear his name but to distance himself from criminals. It is absurd that people who should be held in high regard in our society, instead use (or abuse) their fame to threaten our country’s security, form criminal gangs and conspire against our own people. For Mihigo to terminate his lawyers, it is within his right and, personally, I think it is a justified call on his behalf. On which ground can you stand arguing that someone who is accepting his responsibility is not guilty? That’s being naive. My simple message to all Rwandans, be it those living outside the country and those living in Rwanda: Don’t accept to be used by individuals who have their own disastrous agendas; report anything that can threaten our security and public order to security organs and the authority. Samson Reaction to the story, “Mihigo dismisses lawyers over guilty plea” (The New Times, November 29)
