A few days after the installation of the members of the Presidential Transition Council, former Prime Minister Jean Michel Lapin sought to draw the attention of the Haitian population to what he calls "an electoral battle" playing out within this structure. "The electoral battle has begun. It's clear, we must tell the population, with leaders who always believe that the only way to access power is first through control of the state machinery, especially in terms of financing and organizing elections. That's what's
Jean Michel Lapin: "Electoral Battle Kicks Off with Struggle for CPT Presidency and Prime Ministry Control"
According to the former Prime Minister, this electoral battle manifests as rivalry among the members of the Presidential Transition Council, who are discussing the presidency of the Council and the choice of a Prime Minister. Speaking on the "Panel Magik" show on Monday, May 6, 2024, Jean Michel Lapin urged the members of the Presidential Council to focus on priority actions to facilitate a return to democratic order in the country. He cites, among others, insecurity, amending the Constitution, and organizing elections.