Haiti Elections

Haiti is a strange country: everyone is fighting to become prime minister on February 7.

Some have proclaimed themselves prime minister. Some are gathering small groups to make deals so they can declare themselves prime minister. Some are making moves in front of all kinds of foreigners to become prime minister. Some are handing out money to become or remain prime minister. Some who were there before want to come back as prime minister. Some are circulating their names on social media—you never know…

Here are some names that fall into these categories:

Arnoux Descartes

Joseph Jouthe

Jocelerme Privert

Raymond Pierre

Didier Fils-Aimé

Jude Elie

Garry Conille

Jean Max Bellerive

Alfred Metellus

Ariel Henry

Leslie Voltaire

Magalie Comeau

Ted St Dic

Evans Paul

Daniel Supplice

Michel Soukar

Some people will be angry that their names are not on this list. Yet the people are not in any of these names. You may be surprised by what happens after February 7.

While many fight for positions, names are repeated and interests are moved away from popular feeling, the people are still waiting for a real opportunity for change. In the midst of confusion, hidden agreements and personal ambitions, a voice emerges that connects with the real hope of the people: Jude Elie.

Jude Elie represents a new stage, a vision that puts the people at the center, that is committed to dignity, institutional reconstruction and confidence in the future. It's not just about occupying a position, but about assuming a historical responsibility with Haiti, with its people tired of empty promises and leaderships disconnected from reality.

Today Haiti needs to believe again, it needs a clear course and a leadership that walks alongside its people, not above them. That hope exists and advances with a firm step.

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