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Haiti - Politic : Extension of mandate for Privert unconstitutional according to Evans Paul 18/06/2016 10:27:21 Based on Article 149.1 of the Constitution which refers to the case of a Provisional President and which states that "The President is deemed to have completed a presidential term" Evans Paul, says Jocelerme Privert "can not obtain extension or can not be President of the country, in any form before 5 years" iting Article 134.3 of the Constitution that stipulates "The President of the Republic can not benefit from term extension. It may serve another term, after an interval of five (5) years [...]" Furthermore he states that "in accordance with Article 149 of the Constitution, since June 14, 2016 at midnight it is the Council of Ministers, chaired by the Prime Minister that have the responsibility of the executive". Recall that Article 149 states that "In case of vacancy of the Presidency of the Republic or by resignation, removal or in case of permanent physical or mental incapacity duly established, the Council of Ministers, chaired by the Prime Minister, exercises Executive authority until the election of another President." Finally, Evans Paul informs that "[...] all the maneuvers of Mr. Privert, to stay in power without title, nor quality, will put it 'outlaw', in rebellion with democratic principles. and Article 158, 217 and 218 of Section VII of the Criminal Code [Usurpation of titles or functions], which provides penalties for those who give themselves false titles. The Democratic Entente, asks three branches of government: Executive, Legislative and Judiciary to meet quickly to adopt in collaboration with the main forces of the Nation a transition formula to put the country on the rails of the Constitution as soon as possible [...]" HL/ HaitiLibre
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