Emmanuel Nchimbi, Tanzania’s vice‑president, was expelled from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for indiscipline after he resigned from the post last week. The 54‑year‑old, who had served a single term since last October, had made a series of controversial remarks urging Tanzanians to "fight for a new constitution" and hinting at a rift with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
At an extraordinary meeting chaired by President Samia, the party annulled Nchimbi’s membership and nominated Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi, 43, as his replacement. Ndejembi’s name will now go to parliament for approval, making him the new vice‑president.
There were no details released about the exact allegations of indiscipline that led to Nchimbi’s expulsion. His resignation letter, posted on Instagram, explained that he was stepping back from public life because he believed the president had “want changes.”
Nchimbi’s departure marks the first time a vice‑president in Tanzania has quietly quit. His resignation came after the 2025 presidential election, a contest that saw hundreds killed in post‑poll unrest and was marred by calls from the opposition for electoral reforms.
