Thus, she rejects the idea of the formation by the CEP of a commission to recount and verification of minutes "This commission is not based on the law... the law does not give permission to form this type of commission". Although previously she had been publicly in favor of a recount, saying that her score should be higher, before changing her mind and reject this option.
She refuses to be present (or represented) on this commission, "Me, I did not send a delegate to take a seat in this commission because, in addition to the unconstitutionality of such a commission, the invitation was made to me in a way inelegant by the internet. It is a lack of respect, to choose this mode of communication with a contender for the presidency of the country..."
She refused a second round at 3 affirming "The constitution does not provide a second round with three candidates, but with two" A surprising position since the electoral law (1) provides for a second round with more than 2 candidates. The article states "if there is a tie between candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the first round, they all participate in the second round". This notion of equality seems to be interpreted as "very similar results between two or more candidates" because, contrary to article 42, there is no mention of "perfect equality", so the CEP can probably use this compromise option. Unless the electoral law is unconstitutional in her eyes ?
She refused a second round at 17 stating stating that "Anyway, I'm definitely at the top", after, it must be remembered, her public position on the cancellation of elections followed by a flip-flop a few days later...
She refuses all proposals and interventions of the international community, going so far denied the existence of two committees requested from the OAS by the President Préval this week [The first technical mission will have for task to support verification of the tabulation while the second will provide legal technical assistance in the litigation stage of the contestation process, in order to reassure all stakeholders in the process.
For Mirlande Manigat, constitutionalist "there is necessary to remain nearest possible to the constitution [...] a political solution does not necessarily mean trample on the constitution of 1987"
After all these rejections, she was nevertheless "willing and available" for any dialogue to find a solution to the crisis (!) and acknowledges "I have no personal solution to the electoral crisis affecting the country since the publication of preliminary results on December 7" adding "It remains to President Rene Preval, 52 days at the power before leaving on February 7th. And as of this date, with my arrival to the Presidency, things will change".
Ms. Mirlande Manigat has the right to express her opinions, but we do not see very well what her opening to the "concertation" will be able to make unless that concertation, mean for her, that others must rally to her candidacy... We will not reconsider the volte-face of the candidate where she had been explained recently "I'm not someone who easily changes her mind. I have strong principles, but a political scientist, knows that sometimes... a new situation may cause you to change your mind"...
What is disturbing in all her statements, is that the candidate for the presidency of the country can declare to the press (in front of the people) to not have a solution to the political crisis prevailing in the country.
What will happen, if she becomes President, she will inherit of a country in crisis: cholera, reconstruction, economic, social, health, education etc... Will she have solutions to these crises? Or the population will she be satisfied with the frankness of Ms. Manigat who will declare "I have no way to resolve... this or that crisis ?"
Regardless of the great qualities of Ms. Manigat, a President must be a leader, make suggestions, compromises in the best interests of the people, not just only to criticize or reject the solutions of others. A President must submit their own solutions after consultation and advice, it should mediate conflicts and resolve them, he must take risks and face the consequences. So far we are awaiting Ms. Manigat your solutions, other than knowing that you're ready for the second round... and that it remains only 52 days to the mandate of President Preval.
(1) Article 40.1 (1) of the Electoral Law provides, in effect, the possibility of a second round with more than 2 candidates. The article states "if there is a tie between candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the first round, they all participate in the second round". This notion of equality seems to be interpreted as "very similar results between two or more candidates" because, contrary to article 42, there is no mention of "perfect equality", so the CEP can probably use this compromise option.
Article 40.1
If this majority is not obtained on the first ballot, there shall be a second round within the time fixed by the Permanent Electoral Council. The two (2) candidates receiving in the first round the largest number of votes may go to the second round. However, if there is a tie between candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the first round, they all participate in the second round.
(2) : Article 42
In the second round in case of perfect equality between the candidates, the elected is the one who had the highest number of votes in the first round.
See also :
http://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-1919-haiti-elections-oas-sends-two-assistance-missions-at-the-request-of-president-preval.html
http://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-1774-haiti-elections-mirlande-manigat-asks-the-cancellation-of-elections.html
http://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-1911-haiti-elections-manigatmanigat-open-to-pacts-but.html
http://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-1923-haiti-elections-paris-evokes-a-second-round-at-3.html
HL/ HaïtiLibre
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