# Resignation of Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/resignation-of-tanzanian-vice-president-emmanuel-nchimbi > Updated: 2026-08-27T10:46:11.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 2. Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi announced his resignation and retirement from politics, effective September 4, 2026. In a letter to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Nchimbi stated his departure was intended to honor a personal commitment to step down if the President required a different vice president. He noted he was “convinced beyond doubt” that the President desired a change in leadership. Following the announcement, the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party expelled Nchimbi for “indiscipline” and violating party regulations. The party’s National Executive Committee unanimously resolved to remove him from membership. The CCM has nominated Energy Minister Deogratius Ndenjembi to succeed him, a move that now awaits parliamentary approval. The resignation occurs amid broader political instability. Reports indicate underlying tensions regarding governance and constitutional reform, following a contentious 2025 election cycle that resulted in significant unrest and at least 518 deaths. Additionally, the suspension of the MwanaHALISI newspaper, which had covered internal administration friction, has been linked to the period of heightened tension surrounding the Vice President’s departure. ## Claims - Emmanuel Nchimbi resigned as Vice President because he believed President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a new deputy. (disputed by 9 sources) - The ruling CCM party expelled Nchimbi from its membership for alleged violations of party discipline and ethics. (disputed by 8 sources) - The CCM party nominated Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi to succeed Nchimbi as Vice President. (corroborated by 8 sources) - An official inquiry found that at least 518 people were killed during post-election unrest. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Nchimbi's resignation is scheduled to take effect on September 4. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Nchimbi recently called for Tanzanians to fight for a new constitution. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns and is expelled from ruling party Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned and been expelled from the ruling CCM party. Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi has been nominated as his successor. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emmanuel-nchimbi-resigns-as-tanzania-vice-president ### 2026-08-25: Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns as Tanzania Vice President Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned and will retire from politics on September 4, 2026, citing a promise to President Samia Suluhu Hassan to step down if a change was needed. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanzania-vice-president-emmanuel-nchimbi-announces-resignation --- Cite as: Resignation of Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/resignation-of-tanzanian-vice-president-emmanuel-nchimbi