QUINCY Anderson, a former policeman and young entrepreneur, has entered the race as a People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) candidate for Local Government Elections (LGEs) with the goal of transforming Constituency 10 – Albouystown/Charlestown – to broaden not only the horizons of the area, but also the lives of the people.

The 33-year-old politician asserted in an interview with the Guyana Chronicle that he would continue to be unaffected by the racial attacks he has endured since Nomination Day because he has the interest of the people at heart.

He added that the ‘soup-drinker’ narrative being peddled by the Opposition against PPP/C supporting Afro-Guyanese is regrettable and that people should denounce those assaults since everyone should feel free to voice their political views without fear of being intimidated.

According to Anderson, the opposition has consistently used race-baiting tactics because they fear ‘licks’ at the polls on June 12.

He further emphasised that while initially he had no interest in politics, the previous administration’s poor leadership motivated him to speak up and become an activist, adding that he got more involved when they attempted to rig the elections.

Anderson then went on to say: “I would [have] made up my mind and decided to throw my support behind the PPP/C because I realised that [it] is the only political party in Guyana that definitely has all Guyanese at heart.”

According to him, his motivation to contend for LGEs is also linked to his overwhelming disappointment with the subpar management at City Hall, which has been controlled by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R)/A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for the past three decades.

“With the PPP/C you will see a definite change” he stated, explaining that if elected, there will be rapid transformation across the city; not just in Constituency 10.

As part of his ongoing efforts to address problems like the high unemployment rate, particularly among young people, Anderson said he is working with several ministries, including the Public Service Ministry and the Ministry of Labour, to help young people get on the right track.

He added that he has been on the ground since Nomination Day, engaging with residents. The young entrepreneur revealed that he has found that poor drainage and inadequate garbage collection are two of the most common complaints from people. He continued that if elected, he plans to redesign the city’s rubbish collection system to guarantee both a clean environment and content citizens.

He also remarked that door-to-door visits would continue if elected, because he is dedicated to changing the Albouystown/Charlestown area, which means there is no tolerance for empty campaign promises.

Anderson also told this publication that despite the area’s strong PNC/R leanings, the people had been nothing but frustrated with the administration of City Hall. However, the young politician also said he is receiving numerous complaints from persons, claiming that PNC/R candidates are attempting to turn voters against the PPP/C by spreading false information and lies.