Wyclef Jean Official Pulls Out of Haiti Presidential Election

Wyclef Jean has officially retracted his bid for presidency in his native Haiti. The singer announced his intentions to run for president in August, but he did not make the list of approved candidates. Haiti's Provincial Electoral Council said Jean did not meet legal requirements. Jean, 40, appealed the decision, but has withdrawn before a ruling could be made.

"This was not an easy conclusion to reach; but it is one that was thoughtfully made, taking into account many, many competing factors and weighing the course that will best advance the healing of the country and help it find the quickest path to recovery," Jean said in a statement Tuesday.

"Some battles are best fought off the field, and that is where we take this now," he added. It's not about my candidacy--this appeal was meant to address the shortcomings of the process for every Haitian. Though my run for the presidency was cut short, in this way, I feel it was not in vain; it's something we can use to improve conditions for my Haitian brothers and sisters."

Haiti will vote to replace President Rene Preval on November 28. Preval’s term ends in February.

The former Fugees star was born in Haiti, but left the country at the age of 9. His next album, ‘If I Were President, the Hatian Experience,’ is due for release in February 2011. Jean is also planning a tour next summer.

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