In a note Thursday, the Senate deplored and denounced the establishment of a "Commission of Electoral Evaluation" and the unilateral character of the approach of the Executive. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16089-haiti-flash-president-martelly-announced-the-creation-of-a-commission.html

"The Senate of the Republic deplores the decision of the Executive, which not only does not meet the demands of various sectors of the Nation but also does in no way contributes to resolving the crisis in the country."

Andris Riché, Senate President regrets that the position of the upper house has not been taken into account in the formation of the Commission, noting that the Senate had recommended the establishment of an independent Commission for the Evaluation and/or verification, to decide on the multiple allegations of fraud, irregularities surrounding the electoral process.

His colleague, Senator Jean-Baptiste Bien-Aimé rejects the formation of this Commission, that he described as diversionary tactic, arguing that election stakeholders should have participated in the formation of any commission. Moreover, he argues that the 5 members appointed by the Government, at one level or another, have links with the ruling party.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16089-haiti-flash-president-martelly-announced-the-creation-of-a-commission.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16082-haiti-elections-evans-paul-recommends-the-creation-of-an-electoral-commission.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16080-haiti-flash-the-senate-asks-the-head-of-state-to-suspend-the-electoral-process.html

SL/ HaitiLibre