Wyclef Jean at a benefit in 2008. Following months of rumours, musician Wyclef Jean today confirmed that he is considering standing for the presidency of Haiti in the country's November elections . A statement from his family and verified by his spokeswoman said that the 37-year-old had not yet announced his intention to run, but that media would be informed "if and when a decision is made". Jean, whose full name is Nel Ust Wycliffe Jean, is seen as popular among young Haitians. With current President René Préval unable to stand for re-election, so far no one has emerged as a clear successor. Despite growing up in the United States and becoming an award-winning rapper there, Jean was born near Port-au-Prince . He has already been appointed as a roving ambassador for his birth country and is the founder of the Yéle Haiti Foundation . He was at the forefront of fund-raising efforts following the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in January, but his charity faced allegations of financial irregularities. It is unclear whether Jean would be constitutionally able to become President. The constitution of Haiti lays out six conditions for candidates:
Wyclef Jean at a benefit in 2008. Following months of rumours, musician today confirmed that he is considering standing for the presidency of Haiti in the country's . A statement from his family and verified by his spokeswoman said that the 37-year-old had not yet announced his intention to run, but that media would be informed "if and when a decision is made". Jean, whose full name is Nel Ust Wycliffe Jean, is seen as popular among young Haitians. With current President unable to stand for re-election, so far no one has emerged as a clear successor. Despite growing up in the United States and becoming an award-winning rapper there, Jean was born near . He has already been appointed as a roving ambassador for his birth country and is the founder of the . He was at the forefront of fund-raising efforts following the that struck Haiti in January, but his charity faced allegations of financial irregularities. It is unclear whether Jean would be constitutionally able to become President. The lays out six conditions for candidates:
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René Préval
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constitution of Haiti