Bruce Golding, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, David John Howard Thompson, Wyclef Jean??? Could the hit making producer and musician join the ranks of these Caribbean world leaders by being elected to the office of the president in his homeland of Haiti?
Perhaps the better question is not whether he will be elected rather the question is will he announce his intention to run before the August 7th deadline? Jean has four days to decide if he wants to begin a new venture in the realm of politics and provide his country with the leadership it needs to overcome devastation, disaster, poverty, as well as, a dysfunctional and alleged corrupt government.
While Jean has gained global success both in his musical endeavors and humanitarian efforts his true and most rewarding success would be helping his struggling home progress. The former Fugees band leader would make a popular candidate in Haiti because of his celebrity status and his undying allegiance to his home. Since January, Jean has worked tirelessly to raise funds to help with the recovery efforts in Haiti following the devastating earthquake.
While Jean remains undecided about the likelihood of running for president he is determined to get the youth involved in politics. He has started an organization called "Face a Face" which in translation means face to face. The group's primary objective is to encourage young people in Haiti to vote and be proactive in the election process.
Jean has publicly stated that as of now he does not have political aspirations but that has not stopped the media to speculate that he is likely to put in a bid to lead the impoverished Caribbean nation.
In a little under 96 hours Haiti and the world will know for sure if Jean is ready to be the Barack Obama to his beloved red, white, and blue.
Soundoff: Would you like Wyclef Jean to be the president of Haiti?
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