WYCLEF SAY'S HAITI ELECTION COUNCIL USED TRICKERY REGARDING BID FOR PRESIDENT!

Wyclef Jean is lashing out at the country he wants to lead.
On Monday, the hip-hop singer accused Haiti's provisional election council (CEP) of using "trickery" and violating the constitution when they barred him from running for president.

"Even before our work began friends in Haiti and abroad had warned me that much trickery would be used to block me. The result: CEP has proved it true," Jean said in a audio message in Creole, which was distributed to the media in Haiti.

The AFP reported that the singer asked his supporters to "mobilize" against the council's decision on Friday because the singer had not lived in Haiti for five consecutive years.

"They violated the constitution to benefit their families and their friends who continue to live off the people's money," the singer said. "Are you going to continue to support people who do not respect the fundamental law of the country?"

At first, Jean, 37, said he would abide by the council's decision. But he later changed his mind, and announced on Twitter that he'd appeal.

But some are skeptical of his chances.

Pierre Thibaut, director of communication of the election council, said that there was no higher power than the council on election issues. He said the singer has the option to appeal but "the final decision rests with the council."