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Haiti election 2015

CEP excludes candidate Ultimo Compère for false information

CEP excludes candidate Ultimo Compère for false information

It appears that former Haitian Senator Ultimo Compère was trying to pull a fast one on the electoral body. However, it did not fly. The CEP has excluded the candidate Ultimo Compère for submitting false information in registering his candidacy.

Ex-senator of Central Department, Ultimo Compere has been dismissed as a candidate for a senate seat by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). He is alleged to have given false information to the CEP. He has violated the Electoral Decree and article 209 of the Constitution.

Compere is scheduled to appear in court for his offenses. His removal has brought senate candidates down to 232 male contenders from Central Department.

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Mayor of Delmas, Wilson Jeudy, received his Certificate of Discharge

Mayor of Delmas, Wilson Jeudy, received his Certificate of Discharge

Here is a picture of the Certificate of Discharge received by the Mayor of Delmas, Wilson Jeudy. This is expected to calm the nerves of some of his supporters who were determined that he received his discharge to participate in the next election scheduled for the end of the year. Wilson Jeudy is expected to register shortly as a candidate once again for the Mary of Delmas

Recall that last Thursday in middle of day, supporters of the outgoing mayor of Delmas, Wilson Jeudy, had demonstrated with violence in Delmas

Delmas Mayor Jeudy has received a discharge certificate releasing him from his duties as public funds manager of the Superior Court of Auditors and Administrative Disputes (SCAAD).

Supporters want him to run for another term and held violent protests to ensure his candidacy. Jeudy would not be able to mount a campaign for mayor without leave from his responsibilities at SCAAD.

Jeudy has held the mayor's office since 2006 under the Martelly government.

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List of Candidates to the presidency rejected by the CEP in 2015

List of Candidates to the presidency rejected by the CEP in 2015

Here is the list of candidates for Haiti presidency that was rejected by the CEP. Pierre-Louis Opont who is the president of the CEP confirmed that the list released is final and not subject to any more changes.

The following individuals are no longer in the race:

1) Bennett Anthony - Repons Klas Mwayenn Nan

2) Brutus Pierre Duly - Consortium National des partis politiques haïtiens

3) Day Louis Gonzague Edner - Plateforme Ayisyen Kap Travay Pou
Rekonstwi Ayiti Inifiel ak Liberel

4) Delalau Paul Edouard Eddy - Force Démocratique Haïtien Intègre

5) Gauthier Marie Josefa - Alliance Démocratique pour la réconciliation nationale

6) Lamothe Laurent Salvador - Platfòm Peyizan

7) Magloire Raphael Robert Paul Gustave - Entente Nationale des Travailleurs pour le Réveil d'Haïti

8) Mayard Paul Thierry - Union Nationale des Démocrates Haïtiens

9) Pieriche Olicier - Reconstruire Haïti

10) Saint Lot Danielle - Defile Pati Politik Fanm ak Fanmi

11) Werleigh Jacques Emmanuel Georges - Mouvement National pour la Prospérité d'Haïti

12) Zenny Edwin J. R. M. Daniel - Konbit Nasyonal

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Five presidential candidates contested in Haiti Election

Five presidential candidates contested in Haiti Election

The candidacy of Laurent Lamothe, Jovenel Moïse, Jean-Henry Céant, Kesler Dalmacy and Edwin Zenny have one thing in common. Their candidacy to run in the next election have been contested for various reasons. For former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe the issue of discharge has returned since his registration to participate. For Kesler Dalmacy, his residency requirement is questionable. The allegations on Jovenel Moïse, Jean-Henry Céant and Edwin Zenny are even more serious; while some people are questioning the source or sources of the money for Jovenel Moïse, Jean-Henry Céant was heavily involved in the destruction of houses in the downtown area Port-au-Prince. Edwin Zenny for his part is being challenged for alleged involvement in auto theft and drug trafficking

Haiti is an impoverished nation which is struggling to recover from a number of hurdles like devastating earthquake, a major cholera epidemic and chaotic political instability these might seem great challenges, but no less than 70 presidential candidates believe they are the best for the job. However, out of the total 70 candidates, the candidacies of 5 contestants have been doubtful as they are questionable. The candidacies of Laurent Lamothe, Jovenel Moïse, Jean-Henry Céant, Kesler Dalmacy and Edwin Zenny have been challenged for various reasons. The candidates with their respective reasons for contesting are: (1) Laurent Lamothe could not submit a certificate issued by the Superior Court of Auditors and Administrative Disputes (CSCCA) that he has not mismanaged public funds. (2) Jovenel Moïse, could not disclose the sources of his candidacy fund, (3) Jean-Henry Céant, a notary, for his involvement in the destruction of houses in the downtown area Port-au-Prince; (4) Kesler Dalmacy, his eligibility based on residential status is questionable; and (5) Edwin Zenny, is contesting against charges of drug trafficking and vehicle theft.

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Thomas Adams in favor of change in Haiti electoral timetable

Thomas Adams in favor of change in Haiti electoral timetable

The United States sees an opportunity to save money and did not take time to communicate that to the Haitian authorities in charge of the next election in the country. According to the Special Adviser to the US State Department for Haiti, Thomas Adams, by reducing the number of elections from three to two,
Haiti will save close to $30 million. Who can top that?

Thomas Adams, the Special Adviser to the US State Department for Haiti, sees an opportunity to save about US$30 million and did not take time to communicate that to the Haitian authorities in charge of the next election that, if the country makes a change in the electoral timetable and holds election on 2 days instead of 3, before the end of this year, it may save that amount of money. The electoral timetable announced in March by the CEP called for the first round of legislative elections to be held on August 9, followed by a first-round presidential election and second round of legislative elections on October 25. Finally, the second round of the presidential election and local elections would be held in late December. Thomas Adams has said he understands the concerns expressed by various sectors of Haitian society who believe that the country does not have the financial means to achieve 3 elections. If the election of 9th August can be suppressed, the country may save $30 million. Furthermore, it will give enough time to the Electoral Council to prepare properly for the forthcoming election.

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Electoral court to take on Laurent Lamothe candidacy

Electoral court to take on Laurent Lamothe candidacy

Former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe as well as the general public will not have to wait too long to see whether or not his candidacy for the presidency is serious. BED Ouest does not want to waist any time. The Secretary-Tresurer of BED West, Luther Eugène, just announced that the hearing for those challenging the candidacy of Laurent Lamothe will begin Monday, May 25, 2015.

It was the responsibility of the Haitian Parliament to decide whether the submission of discharge certificate issued by the Superior Court of Auditors and Administrative Disputes (CSCCA) is mandatory to allow former ministers to compete in elections. However, the former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, one important presumptive candidate for the presidential contest, could not provide that because of a defunct parliament. That could not stop the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) to decide unilaterally, barring him contesting the presidential election when they received the petition filed by Jean Nazaire Thidé, Coordinator of the party of radical opposition "JISTIS", challenging Lamothe's candidacy. A part of the common citizen believes this act of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) is usurping. It is neither the right of President Michel Martelly, the Superior Court of Auditors or the electoral council to give an up or down vote on "discharge certificates". The Haitian people should be allowed to decide on the issue of discharges via their votes, on the election day.

What do you think the result will be?

Will Prime Minister Lamothe "Pran Kanet"?

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Arnel Bélizaire challenges of Thierry Mayard Paul

Arnel Bélizaire challenges of Thierry Mayard Paul

Do you have a candidate in the Haiti upcoming election you don't like? If yes, this is the time to challenge him/her candidacy. Now it is the turn of deputy Arnel Bélizaire who wants Mr. Thierry Mayard Paul to be out of the process.

On Saturday, May 23, the former deputy Bélizaire has sent a letter to the Provisional Electoral Council challenging the presidential candidacy of Thierry Mayard Paul on two main grounds. They are-- Thierry Mayard Paul has made no disclosure of his assets and he has not submitted any certificate of discharge on the use of public funds which he was supposed to submit as per the electoral law (Article 90-h of the Electoral Decree) by virtue of holding the chair of Minister in the Interior and Territorial Communities. Bélizaire has asked the Council to reject the candidacy of Me. Thierry Mayard Paul for the above mentioned reasons. Since Monday, May 25th, 41 numbers of challenges were filed to the BED (Departmental Electoral Office), against 23 of the 70 Presidential candidates. Out of that two candidates, the former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (from Platform Peyizan) and the Rector of the University Quisqueya, Jacky Lumarque (from Platform Verite) have faced 25% of the total challenges, 5 challenges each.

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Laurent Lamothe submitted papers to run for president of Haiti

Laurent Lamothe submitted papers to run for president of Haiti

The decision of Former Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe to run for President in the upcoming election is yet another sign to show that you should never trust a politician, specially Haitian politicians. After repeatedly saying that he has no plan to run, he proves himself wrong.

On May 20, 2015 he former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has submitted his nomination to run for seat of president under the banner of platform Peyizan shortly before the election office's deadline. When he was asked why he has changed his mind, he shrugged and kept greeting his supporters. He has joined a crowded arena of contenders in the race to become the country's next president. His other notable contenders include Maryse Narcisse, the leader of the Fanmi Lavalas party and Jude Celestin, the last election cycle's government-backed candidate. His opponents are of opinion that his decision came out of a political provocation and moreover, he lacks proper clearance for use of public funds. However, the eligibility of the candidates to run for election are matters to be decided by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) with the consents of Departmental Electoral Litigation (BCED) and National Electoral Litigation (BCEN).

Lamothe has decided to register under the banner of Peyizan political group. However, this is not where his problems lies. How is he going to prove that he is eligible to run? What about the issue of "Discharge"?

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BCEN has rejected the candidacy of First Lady Sophia Martelly

BCEN has rejected the candidacy of First Lady Sophia Martelly

It is now a matter of time before the National Bureau of Electoral Disputes makes it official. In the meantime, several reliable sources said the candidacy of the first lady Sophia Martelly is history. It has been rejected.

According to Miami Herald, a spokesman for Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), did not want to come out and confirm the news. Here are the reasons for rejecting the candidacy of Sophia Martelly for the Senatorial race in the West Department: She is an American citizen, was administering and needs a discharge to run. The first lady was also accused of committing fraud by voting in the 2010 presidential elections as a U.S. citizen

Electoral Council says First Lady ineligible for a Senate run

First Lady Sophia Martelly cannot run for a senate seat later this year. According to the National Bureau of Electoral Disputes, she lacks requirements of Haitian citizenship to make a senate bid.

Although she gave up her U.S. citizenship in 2014, the opposition claims she didn't apply for a Haitian passport at 18, a deal-breaker.

The Electoral Council made a public announcement notifying the public of their final decision.

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Steven Benoit registers as candidate for President of Haiti

Steven Benoit registers as candidate for President of Haiti

Here it is folks, the race for the next president of Haiti is under way and Senator Steven Benoit says he wants to be counted as he registers as candidate for President of Haiti. He will be running under a banner called Plateforme Conviction

Steven Benoit registers as candidate for President of Haiti, a Prominent Candidate for Presidency

Senator Benoit has registered as a Plateforme Conviction candidate for the Haitian presidency, which election will be held in October. Benoit is considered by many to be a front runner during the campaign.

Other candidates for the office include Gonzague Day for PATRAYIL; Pastor Bazin for MOCHRENAH; and Gerald Dalvius for Alternative Party for the Development of Haiti.

If no clear winner emerges on Election Day, a run-off will occur in December.

What do you think?

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