Shock as Suluhu’s Deputy Emmanuel Nchimbi Announces Resignation

Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics and public service, bringing his tenure to an end on September 4, 2026.

Nchimbi announced the decision on Tuesday, August 25, saying he had written to President Samia Suluhu Hassan to formally communicate his resignation. His decision comes less than a year after he took office as Vice President.

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Nchimbi Explains Decision

Explaining his decision, Nchimbi referred to a promise he made to President Samia on August 27, 2025, when he pledged to support her and the country to the best of his ability.

He said he had also assured the President that he would leave office if she felt another Vice President was needed.

“I am satisfied beyond doubt that Hon. the President desires change, and therefore I have decided to fulfill my promise,” Nchimbi said in the statement.

He said his resignation was made under Article 50(2)(c), read together with Article 149(2) of Tanzania’s Constitution.

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Vice President Thanks Samia and CCM

Nchimbi thanked President Samia and the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) for the confidence they placed in him during his time in office.

“In a special way, I thank Hon. the President and Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) for their trust in me,” he said.

He also thanked Tanzanians for their cooperation and support during his period in public service, saying his exit from politics would not change his commitment to the country, assuring Tanzanians that he would remain a good citizen.

“I assure you that I will continue to be a good citizen of Tanzania,” he said.

His resignation will officially take effect on September 4, 2026.

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President of the republic of Tanzania Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan in a past event. PHOTO/ Republic of Tanzania