Elections in Haiti: The OCNH calls for harmonious coexistence between the Prime Minister’s Office and the CEP

The Organization of Citizens for a New Haiti (OCNH) expresses its deep concern about the tensions between the Prime Minister’s Office and the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) over the draft Electoral Decree 2026.

The Organization of Citizens for a New Haiti (OCNH) expresses its deep concern over the tensions between the Prime Minister’s Office and the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) regarding the 2026 Electoral Decree project. In a note dated June 3, 2026, the OCNH emphasizes the importance of the CEP’s independence and the principle of constitutional collaboration, stressing that any electoral text must result from a technical and political compromise. The organization warns against the risks of suspicion and delays in the process, and recommends the urgent establishment of a joint technical consultation table to merge the proposals of the two institutions. It underscores the need for transparent dialogue in order to guarantee inclusive, credible elections that comply with democratic standards.