Young APNU Candidate Eden Corbin Speaks Out Against Victimization, Calls for Political Maturity
By Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – Eden Corbin, a 27-year-old attorney-in-waiting and one of the newest faces in A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), says he is both humbled by the nationwide support for his party and deeply concerned about what he describes as widespread political victimization of youths and public servants.
Speaking exclusively to HGP Nightly News, Corbin said he has been “really impressed” by the outpouring of love and encouragement he has received in communities across the country.
“Persons are supportive of the party. They’re hopeful, and they’re praying for our victory,” Corbin shared.
However, he warned that fear still lingers among many young people who are hesitant to publicly show their political support.
“A lot of youths are worried and scared about openly supporting the party. In a true democracy, citizens should be able to support a political party of their choice without fear,” Corbin emphasized.
According to the APNU candidate, public servants — particularly young professionals — fear losing opportunities for promotions or job vacancies if they are perceived as not aligned with the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). He described this as a dangerous culture that undermines democracy.
Corbin, a well-known youth advocate and former Youth Parliamentarian, said the support he has received has been “pure and genuine,” cutting across ethnic and political lines. He believes this indicates that Guyana is slowly moving towards political maturity, where people can disagree respectfully without hostility.
“It’s not just one ethnic group — it’s persons from all walks of life,” Corbin said, adding that “condescending politics should be a thing of the past.”
He also cautioned that leadership must be about service, not entitlement or manipulation, calling on the government to treat all citizens fairly regardless of their political allegiance.
