Unite has officially been registered as a political party by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the 1st of July 2026.
The announcement was made by IEC Chairman Joseph Colley during a registration ceremony at the Commission's headquarters, where he confirmed that Unite had fulfilled all legal requirements for registration after completing the Commission's verification process.
Responding on behalf of the party, Unite Secretary General Dembo Kanteh thanked the IEC for what he described as a professional and independent registration process, noting that the party had submitted its application on December 1st 2025 with the goal of participating fully in The Gambia's political process. Kanteh framed the registration as an important step forward, but stressed that it is only the beginning of the party's work ahead, as Unite intends to develop programs addressing the needs of Gambians while engaging constructively with government, opposition parties, and other stakeholders.
Unite was formed by Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, positioning itself as a reformist, youth-driven movement aiming to contest the 2026 presidential election.
With formal registration now complete, Unite is positioned to move forward with its plans to contest upcoming elections and expand its engagement with communities across the country.
