Only 48 of 105 Accredited Political Organizations Cleared to Field Candidates
The Provisional Electoral Council says just 48 entities met the Nov. 8 deadline to register 30,000 members under Article 130 of the electoral decree.
Only 48 of 105 accredited political organizations in Haiti are authorized to nominate candidates in the upcoming elections, after failing to meet the membership-registration requirement, according to Le Nouvelliste and iciHaiti.
The outlets report that the period for political organizations to register 30,000 members or supporters, in accordance with Article 130 of the electoral decree, ended at midnight on Sunday, November 8. The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) reported that 31 political parties, 17 political party groupings, and 3 independent candidates successfully completed the registration within the timeframe set by the updated electoral calendar.
With registration now officially closed, the CEP said no new entries or modifications to the system are permitted. Under Article 130, these 48 political entities are the only ones authorized to nominate candidates in the elections, which are to be organized by the CEP.
Among the registered entities cited are the Organisation du Peuple en Lutte, the Fusion des Sociaux-Démocrates Haïtiens, the Parti Nationaliste Haïtien, and the Pati Politik Pitit Dessalines. Separately, reporting referenced delays by the DCPJ in issuing police certificates required of candidates, an issue that has drawn criticism from figures including Wadner Édouard.