The Prime Minister Remains Convinced Elections Will Be Held This Year

Port-au-Prince, July 1, 2025. — Alix Didier Fils-Aimé remains unyielding in his conviction: elections will take place in eight months, by the deadline of February 7, 2026. Committed to the return to constitutional order, the Prime Minister paid a visit to the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) this Tuesday.

Accompanied by Joseph André Gracien Jean, Minister Delegate for Electoral and Constitutional Affairs, the head of government held discussions with Patrick Saint-Hilaire, president of the CEP, as well as other advisors.

The discussions focused on the progress of the electoral process, including the finalization of the referendum decree, the imminent publication of the electoral calendar, and budgetary matters.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister affirmed that the necessary resources would be mobilized to support each stage of the electoral process.

The president of the CEP announced the upcoming establishment of Departmental Electoral Offices (BED) and Departmental Referendum Offices (BRD), the opening of premises for polling stations, the integration of modern technological tools, as well as the initial assessments from recent regional visits.

However, two questions remain after these discussions with the electoral council: how can the smooth conduct of the ballot be ensured in hard-to-reach areas? And in what state of mind can a displaced person living in a camp be asked to vote?

Killy Johao