Tanzania Parliament Unanimously Approves Deogratius Ndejembi as New Vice President
All 324 lawmakers who took part in Friday’s vote backed Ndejembi’s nomination, with no votes against and no spoilt ballots recorded.
Tanzania's Parliament has unanimously voted to confirm Deogratius John Ndejembi as the country's new Vice President, following the resignation of Emmanuel Nchimbi. All 324 lawmakers present backed Ndejembi's nomination without opposition. President Samia Suluhu Hassan had appointed Ndejembi after Nchimbi resigned on August 25, 2026.
Ndejembi, a Member of Parliament for Chamwino and former Energy Minister, had also been endorsed by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. Nchimbi's resignation took effect on August 26, 2026, after he was expelled from the CCM party for alleged violations of its ethics, rules, and principles. The parliamentary approval confirms Ndejembi's role as Tanzania's second-highest political office holder, playing a crucial part in the executive and presidential succession process.
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