Mon combat pour la vérité! Episode 1 - Rétablir les faits sur les 25 Centres Sportif

TLDR;

This video addresses allegations of corruption and mismanagement surrounding the construction of sports facilities in Haiti. It aims to clarify the facts, expose what the speaker claims is a smear campaign by oligarchs, and highlight the positive impact of the sports facilities that were actually built. The speaker presents evidence, including contract details and visuals of completed projects, to counter the narrative that the projects were fictitious or overpriced.

• The speaker refutes claims that the sports facilities were fictitious or overpriced.
• The speaker presents contract details and visuals of completed projects as evidence.
• The speaker accuses a group of oligarchs of orchestrating a smear campaign.

Introduction: Addressing the Stadio Controversy [0:01]

The speaker begins by stating the importance of addressing the controversy surrounding the construction of sports facilities, often referred to as "stadio," in Haiti. He asserts that a small group of oligarchs is attempting to discredit his work through misinformation. The speaker claims the truth is simple and aims to clarify the situation regarding the sports facility contracts. He emphasizes that the best remedy against defamation and manipulation is the truth.

The Alleged Smear Campaign and Its Motives [0:48]

The speaker claims that a smear campaign has been financed against him since he left his position as Prime Minister. He describes a coalition of various "mafias," including oligarchs, kidnappers, gangsters, and smugglers, who have united to harm him because his policies hindered their activities. A key element of their attack is the claim that the 25 sports facilities supposedly sought do not exist. The speaker refutes this by pointing to photos and the active use of these facilities in various communities for football and championships. He also denies the claims that the facilities were fictitious, falsely priced at $13 million each, or that the total cost was $184 million.

The Reality of the Contracts and Project Oversight [3:26]

The speaker explains that after the contracts were finalized, then-President Martelly created a presidential commission led by Olivier Martelly to oversee construction and create activities within the sports infrastructure through a program called "Football for Change." The UCLBP (Unité Centrale de Logement et de Construction de Bâtiments Publics) provided technical supervision, while the Ministry of Planning played a purely administrative role. The speaker emphasizes that no new contracts were signed after August 2020.

Contract Details and Financial Breakdown [4:36]

The speaker presents details of the contracts, starting with one signed on May 12, 2011, before he was even in government, for 10 sports facilities in 10 communes at $445,000 per facility, totaling $4,450,000. He mentions a second contract for the town of Pignon on the same date for $1.66 million. A third contract, dated September 6, 2011, was for eight sports facilities at $1,268,752 each, totaling $10,150,023.31. By September 2011, three contracts had been signed for 19 sports facilities, totaling $16.2 million, excluding amendments. A fourth contract was signed on July 9, 2012, by the Minister of Planning, Joseph Agoutier, for five sports complexes.

Visual Evidence of Completed Sports Facilities [6:41]

The speaker presents visual evidence of numerous completed sports facilities across Haiti. These include Parc Levelt in Pétion-Ville, Parc Yvon Kirton in Les Cayes, Parc Notre Dame de Wanament, and renovated grounds in Bainet. He continues to showcase facilities in various locations such as St. Vincent in Des Gonaïves, Bois Neuf in Jacmel, Chardes in Côtes-de-Fer, and others in Léogâne, Marchand Dessalines, and more.

Additional Projects and Future Considerations [9:29]

The speaker mentions another contract to install synthetic turf on 14 fields for 387 million gourdes, aiming to reduce maintenance costs. He expresses hope that other sports facilities under construction will be completed. He also notes that funding for maintenance was not included in the budget from 2016 to 2022. The speaker expresses his hope that the current government will continue the work to ensure everyone has access to a football field.