Bensouda Says Coalition 2026 Will Contest December Election Under UNITE Party Colours

By Fatou Sillah

Coalition 2026 presidential candidate Talib Ahmed Bensouda has announced that all political parties within the coalition have agreed to contest the December 5 presidential election under the colours of the UNITE Party, describing the decision as a demonstration of unity and mutual respect among coalition partners.

Speaking at a Coalition 2026 rally in Buffer Zone, Mr. Bensouda said the agreement was reached collectively by the leaders of the participating political parties as part of their commitment to presenting a united front ahead of the election.

“All the party leaders have agreed that, on the ballot box on December 5th, UNITE colours will be on the ballot box,” he said.

Mr. Bensouda emphasized that the decision should not be interpreted as placing the UNITE Party above other coalition members. Rather, he said, it reflected a shared commitment to working together toward a common political objective.

He described Coalition 2026 as a political movement that transcends individual parties and personalities, arguing that its strength lies in the willingness of its members to set aside partisan differences in pursuit of national development.

“Our coalition partners, National Unity Party, Coalition 2026 partners, we are more united today than ever. If you look at us, you will not know who belongs to which party,” he said.

The UNITE Party leader also sought to reassure supporters who have become disillusioned with the country’s political and economic circumstances, urging them to remain hopeful and confident in the coalition’s ability to bring about change.

He acknowledged the sacrifices made by coalition supporters and pledged to remain committed to their aspirations, declaring that he was equally prepared to make personal sacrifices in the interest of the country.

Mr. Bensouda maintained that the coalition’s political ambitions extended beyond winning the presidency, emphasizing that its ultimate objective was to improve the lives of Gambians through effective leadership and national development.

He urged voters to view Coalition 2026 as a collective political platform driven by the interests of ordinary citizens rather than the ambitions of individual politicians.

The announcement comes as Coalition 2026 intensifies its campaign ahead of the December 5 presidential election, with Mr. Bensouda seeking to consolidate support across its constituent parties under a single electoral identity.