The de facto Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, does not intend to leave power so soon and plans to organize general elections no later than August 31, 2025. It is the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis who made the announcement on Wednesday February 28, 2024, at the end of the 46th Summit of Caricom Heads of State and Government organized in Georgetown, Guyana.
THE HAITI FACTOR, February 29, 2024._ August 31, 2025 is the date chosen by the de facto Prime Minister, Ariel Henry for the organization of the next general elections in Haiti. It was the American media, Miami Herald, which revealed the news via an article published in its columns under the imprint of Journalist Jacqueline Charles, citing the declarations of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis.
This announcement comes after a wave of protests during the month of February against his government. The protesters demanded the departure of the prime minister’s tenant due to the worsening security situation, violence and the high cost of living in the country.
According to the Florida media outlet, Philip Davis suggested that to achieve this end, the 15-member regional bloc known as CARICOM would send an assessment team supported by the United Nations, the United States, Canada and the Organization of American States to assist in election planning. in Haiti.
Upon returning from Haiti, the committee must submit its report to the Caribbean community by March 31, continued Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis. He stressed that Ariel Henry’s electoral commitment is “an important step in the right direction” towards the restoration of constitutional government and authority in Haiti.
Before starting the process, the Caribbean Community, he said, also plans to invite key Haitians to participate in a meeting.
Having come to power in July 2021 after being appointed by President Jovenel Moïse, Ariel Henry seems to be determined to prolong the crisis by remaining in power despite a mixed record at the head of the country.
Unshakeable in his project and his clear desire to stay in power, his opponents seem to have to wait two more years to take power. This would allow the neuro-surgeon to complete a 5-year presidential mandate, while his time at the Prime Minister was expected to last between 90 to 120 days.
THE HAITI FACTOR (LFH) / Domond Willington
