December 23, 2024
Jacques Ted Saint-Dic, a prominent figure among the signatories of the Montana Accord, recently sounded the alarm over the uncertain trajectory of Haiti’s political transition. During an appearance on Radio Caraïbes, he expressed deep concern about the current course, which he believes could lead to a complete failure of the transition process.
A Transition Undermined by Corruption
Saint-Dic exposed what he describes as widespread corruption within the transition’s governing structures. He highlighted allegations of excessive and unjustified spending, pointing out that presidential advisors, in office for several months, allegedly receive around 5 million gourdes per month, reportedly for intelligence activities. He argues that these exorbitant sums raise serious questions about the management of public funds.
Violation of the April 3rd Agreement
The political leader criticized what he sees as a blatant violation of the agreement signed on April 3, which he considers a major factor in the current impasse. According to his statements, presidential advisors have strayed from the initial commitments, thereby undermining the credibility of the transition process. This situation has fostered growing distrust among both the Haitian political class and the general population.
Ted Saint-Dic’s remarks reflect a palpable sense of frustration among Haitians, increasingly skeptical of the promised reforms. Many view this transition as a missed opportunity, hampered by personal interests and questionable practices. The slow pace of reforms and the ineffectiveness of measures taken so far have intensified public disenchantment, casting doubt on the prospect of true political stability in the country.