diff --git a/drivers/gpio/Kconfig b/drivers/gpio/Kconfig
index d8d0cda..d374320 100644
--- a/drivers/gpio/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/gpio/Kconfig
@@ -414,4 +414,9 @@
 	  This driver provides support for driving the pins in output
 	  mode only. Input mode is not supported.
 
+config AB8500_GPIO
+	bool "ST-Ericsson AB8500 Mixed Signal Circuit gpio functions"
+	depends on AB8500_CORE
+	help
+	  Select this to enable the AB8500 IC GPIO driver
 endif