Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi. [Courtesy]
Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced his resignation from office, effective September 4, ending months of speculation about a rift with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Nchimbi issued a public statement from Dodoma on Tuesday saying he had written to Suluhu Hassan earlier the same day to inform her of his decision to leave political and public service.
"Today, 25 August 2026, I wrote a letter to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, informing her that I have decided to retire from politics and public service," said Nchimbi.
He cited Article 50(2)(c) read together with Article 149(2) of the constitution as the basis for his resignation from the vice presidency.
On August 27, 2025, Nchimbi said, he pledged to serve Suluhu Hassan and the country faithfully, promising to vacate the post whenever she wanted a new deputy.
"I am fully satisfied, without any doubt, that the President desires change, and thus I have decided to fulfil my promise," said Nchimbi.