Following a letter from the Association of Haitian Journalists addressed to Pierre Manigat Jr. Representative of the Press and Vice President of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), suggesting him to withdraw "to avoid condoning the catastrophes that could cause the elections of January 24, 2016, if they are carried out," Pierre Manigat Jr. had answered "I promise, within hours, to give a favorable response to your query in strict compliance with the commitments made to the Association during my appointment to the Provisional Electoral Council" What the Adviser made Friday, January 22 by sending his resignation letter to President Michel Martelly.

He becomes the 5th member of the CEP to resign after Jacceus Joseph (Representative of Human Rights) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16403-haiti-cep-the-adviser-jacceus-joseph-resigns.html , Ricardo Augustin (Representative of the Catholic Church) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16264-haiti-news-electoral-zapping.html Vijonet Déméro (Representative of the Protestant Federation of Haiti) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16338-haiti-elections-the-electoral-adviser-vijonet-demero-resigns.html and the temporary withdrawal of Yolette Mengual (Women Sector Representative) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16314-haiti-news-electoral-zapping.html

Resignation letter of Pierre Manigat Jr. :

"Petion-ville, January 22, 2016

His Excellency Michel Joseph Martelly,

President of the Republic of Haiti

In its offices.-

I regret to present my resignation as a member of the Provisional Electoral Council.

This decision meets the strict commitments made to the Association of Haitian Journalists (AJH) during my appointment to the Provisional Electoral Council.

Pierre Manigat Junior

Vice President of the CEP"

HL/ HaitiLibre