Six opposition political parties and movements have signed a voluntary Harmony Pact aimed at fostering unity and mutual respect as coalition talks intensify ahead of the 5 December 2026 presidential election.

The agreement, formally titled the “Tri-vergence Accord,” was signed on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, by parties engaged in coalition-building negotiations convened by APeX.

The signatories are:

All People’s Party Sobeyaa (APP Sobeyaa) led by Essa Mbye Faal

Gambia for All (GFA) led by Bakary Bunja Dabo

National Unity Party (NUP) led by Dr Lamin J. Darbo

Tabax Rewmi Movement led by Ahmadou Kah

United Democratic Party (UDP) led by ANM Ousainou Darboe

Unite Movement for Change (UMC), whose interim leader is Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda

According to the parties, the Accord is a good-faith, non-legally binding framework designed to promote harmony and constructive engagement among opposition stakeholders as a prelude to a formal Coalition Agreement.

The name “Tri-vergence” reflects the coincidence on 18 February 2026 of The Gambia’s Independence Day and the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims and the Christian Lenten season.

While the Accord allows for healthy debate, the parties pledged that their members and supporters will refrain from hostile conduct, inflammatory rhetoric, incitement, false statements or actions that could provoke violence or public disorder.

It also establishes dialogue and mediation mechanisms to resolve disputes and prioritise de-escalation during negotiations.

The signatories described the pact as a necessary step to safeguard the integrity of the coalition process and build trust among opposition actors in a competitive political environment.

The Tri-vergence Accord remains open to other opposition parties, movements and presidential aspirants.

Those interested in joining are invited to formally notify APeX or any of the existing signatories.

The parties called on their supporters and the wider public to uphold the spirit of the Accord both online and in-person as the country moves toward the 2026 elections.