By Junior Pierre, Gazette Haiti, Oct. 18, 2026
The Committed to Development (EDE) party is continuing its internal restructuring in preparation for the upcoming elections. Meeting on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Kinam Hotel, for a special session of its National Political Bureau, the party announced the appointment of Gerline Félix as Secretary General. This decision is part of a broader effort to strengthen its organizational structures and prepare for future elections.
This meeting also provided an opportunity for Claude Joseph, former Prime Minister and presidential candidate under the EDE banner, to present the main strategic directions of his political party. Among the priorities defined are the consolidation of activist structures, the adoption of a new charter, and the capacity building of candidates called upon to participate in the upcoming elections.
In terms of political alliances, EDE intends to maintain an open dialogue with other parties and groups. Claude Joseph, however, emphasized that any potential rapprochement should be based on a convergence of convictions and values, without compromising the party's political identity or fundamental principles.
Gerline Félix's appointment comes at a time when EDE is seeking to strengthen the coordination of its activities and consolidate its internal organization. In her capacity as Secretary General, she will be called upon to contribute to the administrative and political management of the party, as well as to implement the decisions made by its governing bodies.
This appointment also brings back into focus the issue of women's representation within the decision-making bodies of Haitian political parties. However, the information released following this meeting does not specify the particular responsibilities assigned to the new secretary general, nor the measures planned to promote greater participation of women in political roles within EDE.
As the next elections approach, the party must now translate its announced policies into concrete actions. Strengthening its local structures, preparing its candidates, and defining its alliance strategy will be crucial tasks for its organization and its presence on the national political scene.
Posted Oct.27, 2026