On his vast farm in Pont-Blanc, a few kilometers from Milot in northern Haiti, Walson Sanon, entrepreneur and leader of the ANFÒS movement, delivers a lucid analysis of the crisis Haiti is going through.
In his eyes, the current political transition, represented by the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT), is doomed to failure due to its deficient structure and its inability to unite the country around a collective project.
Cap-Haitien, May 5, 2025. "In my opinion, the CPT is blocking the success of the transition. Poorly drafted from the outset, it quickly fell under suspicion of corruption. Currently, we see a paralyzed Prime Minister, held hostage by nine presidential advisors with divergent interests. In this climate, the organization of credible elections is a mirage. Without a paradigm shift, there is no way out of the crisis in sight," he asserts.
Sanon, who expresses his dissatisfaction with the political inertia, believes the country is in a deep impasse. In his view, political parties, instead of stimulating democratic debate, have become tools of patronage, consumed by internal conflicts and the quest for personal privileges: "In any democracy, political actors must play a central role in the management of public affairs, champion the aspirations of the people, and frame the debate of ideas." Unfortunately, in Haiti, the political class is primarily preoccupied with personal interests. This shift has prevented the lasting institutionalization of parties, thus weakening all republican structures,” he laments.
For Sanon, the Haitian media must play a key role in this civic renewal. He encourages them to open their pages and airwaves to new voices and innovators capable of energizing a new collective spirit.
“In this sense, the Haitian press has a key role to play: it must echo new voices, engaged citizens, and bearers of vision. In this diversity lies our ability to foster an innovative discourse capable of raising awareness on a national scale,” he said.
Walson Sanon, combining his strong conviction in sustainable agriculture with his commitment to political change, concludes: “We must build a new Haitian elite that embodies change.” » A vibrant message, a heartfelt appeal born from the rich landscapes of the North, fueled by the hope that a renewed Haiti will emerge.
