Politics: Nou Pap Konplis Denounces Decree on Constitutional Referendum

The citizen group Nou Pap Konplis vigorously rejects the publication of the decree related to a constitutional referendum, denouncing an illegal, unilateral, and contrary approach to the founding agreement of the Transitional Presidential Council. The movement calls for citizen mobilization and potential legal action against those responsible. In a public statement, the citizen group Nou Pap Konplis protests against the publication of the decree launching the process of a constitutional referendum in Haiti. This initiative, according to the movement, has no legal basis or popular legitimacy. It is described as a “democratic sham,” organized by an illegal referendum committee and a discredited government. The group recalls that the referendum project is not mentioned at any point in the April 3, 2024 Agreement, a text that served as the foundation for the creation of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT). This agreement — never published in Le Moniteur — instead provided for the establishment of a constituent assembly to evaluate the necessity of constitutional reform. Nou Pap Konplis believes that the unilateral publication of this decree represents a serious violation of national sovereignty and a breach of the spirit of the April 3 agreement. Faced with this situation, the group calls on citizen organizations and relevant institutions to consider legal action against the members of the referendum committee, in the interest of justice and respect for the principles of legality. It also condemns the use of public funds for a process it deems “unilateral and illegal.” The group also recalls that presidential advisor Fritz Alphonse Jean, in a recent interview, expressed serious reservations about the referendum process. He highlighted the absence of real consultation within the CPT, stating that the process is entirely driven by the government, outside of any democratic framework. For Nou Pap Konplis, this opaque functioning reflects the current institutional chaos. Based on Article 284.1 of the 1987 Constitution — which prohibits any suspension or interruption of the supreme law — Nou Pap Konplis calls on the population to remain vigilant against any attempt to disrupt the constitutional order, even if it is disguised under reformist pretenses. Finally, the citizen movement believes that the country needs legitimate power, capable of managing the security crisis, organizing credible elections, and, eventually, conducting a real constitutional reform based on national consultation and respect for democratic rules. “For a better future, let’s build unity, let’s fight together!” concludes the statement, signed by Renois Jonathan, spokesperson for Nou Pap Konplis. The editorial team