Fritz Alphonse Jean's Third Council of Ministers Yields Three Major Decisions

The decree concerning the organization of the constitutional referendum, the new penal code, as well as the code of criminal procedure were all adopted during the Council of Ministers held this Tuesday, June 24. Articles 208, 296, and 305, among others, of the new penal code, were modified. A Council of Ministers to transcend itself Despite deep disagreements over the functioning of the council coordinator's presidency, the representatives of the various stakeholders in the CPT transcended themselves. They adopted three major documents. During today's Council of Ministers, the Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the referendum decree were thoroughly reviewed. In doing so, they demonstrated a rare elevation of spirit and sense of duty. For Dr. Frinel Joseph, presidential advisor, this gesture will remain etched in the annals of our Nation. “By this act of high responsibility, they averted the specter of moral decay that threatened our society, and allowed the democratic process to continue its noble path,” advisor Joseph tweeted. Held amidst high tension between the advisors, this Council of Ministers meeting demonstrates, as Frinel Joseph further appreciates, brilliantly that when the grandeur of the mission transcends particular interests, the Nation can rise above dissensions and inscribe its destiny in history with dignity and honor. No Dictatorial Will For his part, Emmanuel Vertilaire, who received authorization from the directorate of the Pitit Dessalines Political Party, aligned himself, taking into account the urgency of the hour, to participate in this Council of Ministers on June 24, 2025. A consensual decision that led to the adoption of decrees publishing the modified Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure of March 2020, and the referendum decree of 2025. “By this decision,” wrote Me Vertilaire, “I reaffirm my commitment to collegial governance, founded on the constant pursuit of consensus.” Without naming names, the representative of Pitit Dessalines criticized the Council President, Fritz Alphonse Jean, who is accused of having made unilateral decisions within the institution. “No dictatorial will can supplant the collective demand for dialogue, balance, and respect for democratic principles,” he continued. Amidst the storm, other major issues should be brought to the CPT's table to curb the crisis and calm many minds. Not to mention tangible actions to consolidate the few gains made in this life-or-death struggle for the homeland. Otherwise, the Haitian political summer, with its anticipated unrest, will be very volatile. Killy Johao