Haiti election 2015

As the time for candidates who are interested in participating in the next election in Haiti is getting close, the name of the candidates have been coming out. We learned that Simon Dieuseul Desras is interested in becoming candidate for President in Haiti election 2015

The former President of the National Assembly (2012--15) and the former Senator Simon Dieuseul Desras, has announced himself as the most suitable candidate for the next Presidential election. His term as a Senator expired on January 12, 2015 but he was reinstated to his post by a court decision (Feb 6, 2015) which said his mandate was for 6 years instead of 4 years, so he would be in the Senate until 2017. However, his victory was a slightly hollow one, as the power of the senate was dissolved on January 12, 2015. Dieuseul Desra was an ally of Michel Martelly in the last presidential elections. He has said that he may seek the nomination of the Verite Political Party of former President Rene Preval, but that is yet to be finalized, because he is not sure which political banner he will ultimately carry.

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Here is a picture describing the involvement of the international community in Haiti Election

Although, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) is working actively, but it is yet to announce the exact election budget. However, Pierre-Louis Opont, the President of the CEP is of opinion that it could be somewhere between $50 to $60 million-- the most expensive election ever made in Haiti. The CEP has identified the fund needed and it is up to the Haitian State to decide and make necessary arrangement for the same. The Electoral Council is not empowered to determine the cost of the election. However, Pierre-Louis Opont believes that the government should make the decided amount public in the coming days. As per the statement of Sophie de Caen, the Nouvelliste UNDP director in Haiti, the commitment of international donors for the realization of election is little more than $38 million. At the moment 37.9 million dollars have already been confirmed in the following manner: Haitian government $13.8 million, European Union $6.8 million, U.S $6.5 million, Canada $5.3 million, Japan $4.5 million and Brazil $1.00 million. Whatever is the final amount, as per the agreement with the Haitian State, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) would manage the fund.

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As per a report dated March 30, 2015, the former Senator Edmonde Supplice Beauzile and the President of the Fusion of Social Democrats has expressed her willingness to represent her party in the next presidential elections and has announced her candidacy for the nomination of Fusion. The list of other candidates from Fusion des Socio-démocrates will be decided during its 10th anniversary celebration between April 22 and 25 or during a conference scheduled to be held in May 11 to 20, 2015. She has welcomed the progressive efforts made by the electoral council, especially in reevaluating the Departmental and Communal Electoral Offices (BEDs and BECs). She has demanded some changes at the BED of the Centre Department, who are responsible to organize, manage and monitor the electoral process and to solve procedural challenges presented by political parties in a timely manner.

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The candidates for OPL primary include: Francois Anick Joseph, Sauveur Pierre Etienne, Edgard Leblanc Fils,Francisco Delacruz

On Friday, March 28, 2015, the Organization of People in the Struggle (OPL, Organisation du Peuple en Lutte) has submitted four names as nominations for the President of the Republic of Haiti (POH). These four registrants are: present Senators Francois Anick Joseph and Francesco Delacruz, Party Coordinator, Professor Sauveur Pierre Etienne, and former coordinator Edgard Leblanc Fils. Neither of the primary candidates have disclosed their visions publicly, but it is expected that that will remain consistent with the policy line of the OPL as the party dubs itself as "the most organized among the political parties in Haiti". Recently, on an FM radio interview, Sauveur Pierre Etienne has said that this is the first time ever in the history of Haiti that a political party will hold primaries for a presidential election.

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Voters must register by May 10th at Register of Electors

Provisional Electoral Council has notified the populace the Register of Electors will close on May 11, 2015 in compliance with Electoral Decree Article 32. Ninety days later balloting for legislative and local elections will happen August 9th, followed by the presidential election on October 25th.

CEP encourages people to get their National Identification Cards (NICs) by May 10th. The Council of Ministers has extended use of NICs until December 21, 2017 so more citizens may participate.

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Here is a picture of Maryse Narcisse and Charles Henry Baker

Since the publication of the electoral timetable by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) on March 26, 2015, for holding the long overdue legislative and municipal elections, several opposition political parties continue to express their disagreement. The Organization of People in Struggle (OPL) has denounced the announcement as their suggestions were not taken into account. Maryse Narcisse, the coordinator of the Fanmi Lavalas Executive Committee rejected the electoral timetable proposal on the plea that it is not based on reality. Similarly, Charles Henry Baker, the President of "Respè" Party also has denounced the CEP announcement as unimportant and partisan maneuvering.

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Here is a picture of Me Jules Cantave, President of the Court of Cassation and of CSPJ

Martelly Swears in Me Cantave as Court of Cassation President

President Martelly presided over the installation of the Me Cantave, the new Court of Cassation President and Judiciary Superior Council. Cantave promised to enforce laws on the books for ". . . a sound and impartial distribution of justice . . ." Cantave is replacing the unpopular Me Joseph.

Martelly also attended the 5th promotion of EMA graduates, reminding them they ". . . must fight the good fight . . . for a neutral, impartial justice . . ."

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These elections are of fundamental importance for Haiti according to the United Nations mission in Haiti as they welcomed calendar for elections

UN Stabilization Mission greeted with elation an official calendar for elections later this year. The UN and the international community are teaming with the Electoral Council to organize fair, inclusive, and transparent elections. When Haitians vote they will help to install the 50th session of Parliament and a new president in early 2016.

The UN Mission in Haiti is tasked with giving logistical and technical support to the government in order to facilitate the rule of law nationally and locally.

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Jean-Max Bellerive, Haitian politician

Jean Max Bellerive is a former prime minister, who served under Rene Preval. He was born in Port-au-Prince in 1958, to a well-known doctor. His father sent him to study in Europe in Switzerland, France, and Belgium, where Bellerive earned two degrees in political Science and International Relations.

Bellerive replaced Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis unable to competently carry out her duties. When President Martelly took office Bellerive resigned to permit Martelly to appoint his own prime minister

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The election process for 2015 has started. Haiti Election dates, August 9 Senate, October 25 for Deputies and President.

The Haitian Electoral Council has made public the dates for legislative and local elections and the presidency also. Balloting for senate and lower chamber seats will occur on August 9th. Elections for the presidency and city and local elections will happen on October 25th. Political parties who want to run their candidates need to register for the electoral list by May 9th.

Currently President Martelly is ruling by decree as Parliament folded January 15th.

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