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Following the resignation announcement by Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi, several posts have circulated on social media, particularly in Zambia and other countries, claiming that his resignation was linked to allegations that Tanzania had been involved in sending people to interfere in Zambia’s recent elections.
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- One widely circulated post claims:“I cannot be part of a decision that undermines democracy in a brotherly nation....”
The post further claims that:“Tanzanian Vice President Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi has announced his resignation from office and retirement from politics. His departure, effective September 4, 2026, follows a reported deep political rift with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Media reports and regional political posts claim a strong dispute over sending Tanzanian soldiers to interfere in Zambia's elections prompted the move among other issues.”
An online review, including cross checking of the official resignation statement published by Vice President Nchimbi, shows that he did not state that he was resigning because of Tanzania’s alleged involvement in Zambia’s elections or because of a dispute with President Samia Suluhu Hassan over the deployment of Tanzanian soldiers to Zambia.
In his official statement, Nchimbi explained that his decision was based on his conviction that President Samia wanted changes in government, saying:
“I have become convinced beyond doubt that the Honourable President desires changes, and therefore I have decided to fulfil my promise.”
He also expressed his gratitude to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) for the trust they had placed in him throughout his public service.
Nchimbi further thanked Tanzanians for their cooperation and support during his various public responsibilities, and assured the public that he would continue to be a good citizen of Tanzania.According to the statement, his resignation is scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2026.
The claim that Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigned because of alleged Tanzanian involvement in Zambia’s elections is not supported by his official resignation statement. The statement gives a different reason for his resignation and does not mention Zambia, election interference, the deployment of Tanzanian soldiers,
To other parts the Tanzanian government has denied allegations of sending its citizens to Zambia to interfere or disrupt the country's General Elections held on August 13, 2026. The government has said that the allegations are untrue and has begun pursuing them through diplomatic channels.