Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr Emmanuel John Nchimbi, will leave office on September 4, 2026, after announcing his resignation and decision to withdraw from public service and active politics.
Nchimbi made the announcement on August 25 through a public notice issued by the Office of the Vice President in Dodoma. He said he had handed his resignation to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, setting the stage for the appointment of a new holder of the position.
He based his decision on Article 50(2)(c), read together with Article 149(2), of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Nchimbi said the move was also a fulfilment of a commitment he made to President Hassan on August 27, 2025, when he promised to support her and serve the country faithfully.
"On August 27, 2025, I promised Her Excellency President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan that I would assist her and our country to the best of my ability and with utter faithfulness," Dr Nchimbi stated.
He said he had also assured the President that he would leave the position whenever she considered it necessary to have another Vice President.
"I also assured her that whenever she sees the need for another Vice President, I will vacate the position. I am fully satisfied, without any doubt, that Her Excellency the President desires change, and thus I have decided to fulfil my promise."
Nchimbi thanked President Hassan and the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for giving him the opportunity to serve in the leadership position.
He also thanked Tanzanians for standing with him throughout his time in public office, saying he would continue to serve as a patriotic citizen even after leaving government and active politics.