Add Fellow Fugee Pras to Anti-Wyclef Camp
Wyclef Jean's presidential bid in Haiti is receiving criticism from his childhood friend and fellow Fugees bandmate, Pras. The Haitian-born musician says he will not back Jean because he lacks experience and a definitive plan to bring the island nation into the 21st century.
"You've got 1.2 million people living in tent city right now. What are the plans to get these people out," Pras said of the survivors of the Jan. 12 earthquake.
Pras plans to support Jean's opponent, Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly, who he said is better suited to run the country.
"He's more popular in Haiti than Wyclef," said Pras.
Jean's publicist, Leslie Chasky, didn't immediately return a telephone call Friday night seeking a response to Pras' comments.
Jean is currently regarded as the front-runner in the country's Nov. 28 election. But he has come under scrutiny since officially announcing his candidacy Thursday.
Actor Sean Penn has accused Jean of not spending enough time in Haiti after the quake and misappropriating $400,000 of the $9 million his charity, Yele Haiti, raised after the disaster. Jean told The Associated Press on Thursday: "I just want Sean Penn to fully understand I am a Haitian, born in Haiti and I've been coming to my country ever since (I was) a child."
Pras said that Jean uses a private jet for his frequent trips to Haiti and that he wonders why Jean doesn't take a commercial flight, since the money saved can help displaced families.
He added that he loves Wyclef "dearly," but he just doesn't support his policies.
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Unfortunately, many have ravaged this beautiful island and it's people for hundreds of years. What I cannot understand is why a decent, integritous, qualified, leader cannot be found. Now Wyclef Jean is stepping up to run for President of Haiti. What's wrong here? Who is really running this country?
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So someone named Michael "Sweet Mickey" Martelly will make a better president because he is more popular in Haiti . . . I have one word for you Pras . . . .SSSHHHHH!
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Exactly!! You are right on about that. Just because you are on magazines and tv shows doesnt give you expirence to run a country. He should learn from the example set in this country in the last election. I agree with you.
Why would he be flying on a private jet when he owes the government 2.1 million dollars. What happened to leading by example. Sounds like Haiti will continue in poverty and corruption. Really feel bad for th good people of Haiti.
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Wyclef Jean??? Sean Penn??? Sean Penn-Actor, Wyclef Jean-Musician. I don't think I need to say anymore.
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Though, I do not know the other candidate and I cannot say if he is going to be a better president. But, I know one thing for sure, that this guy right here , who was accused of spending some of the money raised on behalf of his charity for the people of Haiti, on his mistress, will fail the people of that country.That's exactly what his plans are. Look, this dude knows that he will face no consequence if he misuses his authorities. You are talking about one private jet now, let him win that election and you will be talking about ten private jets in few months. They do neither need nor care about agendas. One purpose and one purpose only, to enrich themselves and remain in power at all cost.If you are wondering if that is possible because you are from an advanced country, check those African countries.
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Pras and Wyclef are actually cousins. So that's got to hurt when your best friend/cousin is voting against you.
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Sean Penn needs to shut up,sit down and mind his own business.
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