Dillon Mohamed, a former air traffic controller with over a decade of experience in Guyana’s aviation sector, has now turned his focus to politics, driven by a belief that he can help represent marginalised groups in society.Born into a family with Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern, West African, Indigenous, and European roots, Dillon grew up in a household that was as much a cultural crossroads as it was a classroom.“Reading and research were a way of life in my home,” he recalls. “It gave me the drive to understand not just the world around me, but the systems that shape it.”Faith also played a complex role in his upbringing. With ties to Judeo-Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Anglican, and Yoruba traditions, Dillon eventually found spiritual grounding as an omnist, embracing the universal threads of all religions.An alumnus of Stella Maris Nursery and Primary Schools and Queen’s College, Dillon went on to study theology at the Assemblies of God Bible College and performance arts at the National School of Theatre Arts and Drama. He is also a trained musician, polyglot, and linguist, having served on the Guyanese Languages Unit at the University of Guyana and represented Guyana at international interreligious forums.Dillon Mohamed speaking at an APNU public meeting.His multilingual abilities allow him to engage not only with English and Creolese speakers but also with Indigenous communities in their native languages and migrants from a range of countries.With a background in music, theatre, culture, and religion, he believes his experience can contribute meaningfully to national efforts towards social cohesion. His knowledge of international geopolitics and political history further equips him to represent diverse demographic groups effectively, particularly in matters related to employment, education, wages, and the cost of living.But it was during his tenure at the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority—where he served as a flight dispatcher, AIMO, and air traffic controller—that his political awareness deepened.“I saw first-hand how policies affect people’s lives. From food on the kitchen table to job security—it’s all connected. What disturbed me most was witnessing how injustice, mismanagement, and inequality became systemic under both previous governments.”Dillon is openly LGBTQ and has faced various forms of discrimination throughout his life, including bullying at school and rejection within his religious community.“Being raised in a fundamentalist household, coming out wasn’t just hard—it was dangerous. But I made a choice to live authentically.”He now channels those experiences into political activism. A committed social democrat, Dillon advocates for inclusive development and social equity, with a particular focus on jobs, education, wages, and the rising cost of living.“I believe in meeting people where they are. Campaigns should be about connection, not just speeches. The best change happens when you listen.”Though he describes himself as “a private person,” Dillon makes no apologies for the many layers of his identity.“Being LGBTQ is one part of me. So is being ethnically mixed, working-class, and spiritually open – all of these things shape how I lead.”When asked what fuels his passion for justice, Dillon quotes the late Dr Myles Munroe:“That unjust thing in society that makes you angry is the thing you were born to change. The post APNU Candidate Dillon Mohamed on Faith, Identity and Politics appeared first on News Room Guyana.