Par Patrick Prézeau Stephenson
In the rich tapestry of world politics, Haiti often stands out, not only for its tumultuous history, but also for its unique approach to the concept of time. The recent political saga under the de facto administration of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, as mentioned in the stakeholders’ press note of April 13, 2024, serves as the latest testimony to Haiti’s capacity to freeze time, while everything else collapses. This essay aims to shed light on this phenomenon, with a touch of sarcasm, lest we forget to laugh in these difficult times.
The Prelude: A Time for Change, or so we thought
Haiti, a country perpetually on the precipice between hope and despair, has once again found itself yearning for stability in the midst of chaos. The stakeholder press note heralds a new era, promising a transition as peaceful and orderly as a Swiss train timetable could make one blush. And yet, the orchestration of this transition by the government of Dr. Ariel Henry is reminiscent of a maestro who, instead of leading an orchestra, decides to play a solitary game of chess, blindfolded and without a clock.
The Agreement: The Pen Mightier than the Sword, If Only It Wrote
The agreement of April 3, 2024 for a Peaceful and Orderly Transition could have been the scenario of a new beginning. Conceived with the diligence of saints and the optimism of newlyweds, the agreement represented a collective aspiration for a Haiti reborn from the ashes of tumult. And yet, in a move as bold as it was incomprehensible, the government of Dr. Henry, with the elegance of a bull in a china shop, issued a decree on April 12 that seemed to have forgotten that this magnum opus of agreement policy existed.
The Art of Ignoring: Government Guide to Selective Amnesia
Stakeholders express profound shock, not because this act of omission was unexpected, but because it was executed with the grace of a daytime soap opera twist. The decree, as pointed out, omits any mention of the agreement, as if by ignoring it, the government could make the collective will of the people and the urgency of the nation’s crises disappear. It’s like closing your eyes in a storm and hoping to find the sun shining when you reopen.
The Coherence of Inconsistency: A Long-standing Tradition
What is truly remarkable, or perhaps tragically remarkable, is the government’s unwavering commitment to inconsistency. This is not the first time that the current administration has chosen the path of selective governance, having risen to power as conventionally as a unicorn riding a bicycle. The stakeholders’ memo reminds us of the government’s past adventures in deal-making, each more fleeting than the last, culminating in the current spectacle of governance by amnesia.
The Future: A Call to Arms, or At Least to Attention
As stakeholders eloquently ask, the time to act is now, or perhaps yesterday, given the urgency of the ongoing crises. The call for the publication of the agreement, the establishment of commissions and the rapid installation of the Presidential Transitional Council is not simply an administrative exercise; it is a lifeline for a nation gasping for air.
In Conclusion: The Waiting Game
On the giant chessboard of Haitian politics, the government of Ariel Henry seems to have confused a sprint for a marathon, or perhaps, more accurately, for an endless loop of the same day. The slow transfer of power, as the situation deteriorates, is not just a political maneuver; it’s a masterclass in political time travel, where the destination is always the past, and the speed is invariably the present.
And so we watch, wait, and wonder, not just as observers, but as participants in a historical moment that demands more than passive observation. Because ultimately, the future of Haiti does not rest in the hands of a few, but in the collective will of its people, a will that remains unwavering, indeterminate, and clearly demanding change. Let’s hope the government gets the memo this time, preferably in a format it can’t ignore.
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