politics
Tanzania's CCM Party Expels VP Emmanuel Nchimbi for Indiscipline and Names Deogratius Ndejembi as His Successor
Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for indiscipline following his decision earlier this week to resign as the country's vice-president after 10 months in the job.
TL;DR
- Emmanuel Nchimbi expelled from Tanzania's CCM party for indiscipline.
- Nchimbi resigned as vice-president after 10 months in the role.
- Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi nominated as Nchimbi's replacement.
- Decisions made at an extraordinary CCM meeting chaired by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
- Nchimbi's resignation follows controversial remarks urging Tanzanians to 'fight for a new constitution'.
- Nchimbi is the first vice-president to step down in Tanzania's history.
- Nchimbi stated he was convinced the president wanted changes and would retire from public life.
- Last October's presidential election, where Nchimbi was Samia's running mate, saw hundreds killed in post-poll unrest.
- The election was boycotted by the main opposition party, Chadema, calling for electoral reforms.