Kemo Bojang, the spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), recently addressed concerns regarding the movement’s application to register as a political party. Bojang clarified that the submission was not rejected by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), but rather the commission requested specific corrections.
In an interview with Kerr Fatou on February 19, 2026, Bojang explained that the movement is transitioning into a political party under the name UNITE. This name is an acronym for Unite for Nation, Integrity, Transformation, and Equality.
Bojang acknowledged that the full name of the party may be too lengthy, so they have chosen to use the acronym UNITE. He emphasized that the Unite Movement for Change is the name of the movement, while the political party is simply called UNITE.
Bojang also expressed the party’s acceptance of the feedback provided by the IEC. He stated that they have taken it in good faith and are approaching the process with optimism and a constructive mindset.
He commended the professionalism and cooperation of the IEC officials throughout the engagement. Bojang clarified that their application was not the only one that was turned down, and emphasized their positive relationship with the IEC.
Among the issues raised by the IEC were similarities between the proposed party color and that of the People’s Alliance Party, as well as inconsistencies in the party’s name on some application documents. Bojang assured that these concerns will be addressed.
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