Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Tanzania Vice President Resigns Less Than Year Into Office
Tanzania’s vice president, Emmanuel John Nchimbi, is stepping down from his job.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan accepted his resignation.
Nchimbi will officially leave on September 4.
He had been vice president since November last year.
The government did not say why he resigned.
Before becoming vice president, he led the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi party as secretary general.
Some party members criticized him after he spoke in favor of a new constitution.
The government said it will follow constitutional rules to choose another vice president.
Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi has resigned, and President Samia Suluhu Hassan accepted the resignation.
Nchimbi will leave office on September 4 after serving since November last year.
The government did not provide a reason for his resignation and said procedures would begin to appoint a replacement.
Nchimbi previously served as secretary general of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi party.
He recently faced criticism after calling for Tanzanians to fight for a new constitution.
- Who
- Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi resigned, and President Samia Suluhu Hassan accepted his resignation.
- What
- Nchimbi is leaving Tanzania’s vice presidency, with a replacement to be appointed through constitutional procedures.
- When
- The resignation was announced on August 26; Nchimbi will leave office on September 4 after serving since November last year.
- Where
- Tanzania; Nchimbi made the remarks that drew criticism at an event in Dar es Salaam.
- Why
- The government did not cite a reason for the resignation; he had faced criticism over remarks supporting a new constitution.
Constitutional Reform View
Party Criticism View
Call for a new constitution
Constitutional Reform View
Nchimbi said Tanzanians should fight for a constitution focused on development, dignity, and human worth.
Party Criticism View
Some members of the ruling party criticized the remarks as unnecessary.
Political context
Constitutional Reform View
Supporters of reform could view his comments as a call for greater constitutional change.
Party Criticism View
The criticism reflected concerns within the ruling party about a senior official publicly making those remarks.
- Resigning official
- Emmanuel John Nchimbi
- President
- Samia Suluhu Hassan
- Departure date
- September 4
- Time in office
- Since November last year
- Stated reason
- No reason was provided by the government.
- Replacement process
- Constitutional procedures will be undertaken to appoint another vice president.
- Prior party role
- Nchimbi was secretary general of Chama cha Mapinduzi.