Former PM Warioba raises concern over whereabouts of ex-Tanzanian VP Nchimbi
Former Tanzanian Prime Minister Joseph Warioba has raised concern over the whereabouts of former Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, revealing that he has been unable to reach him since his abrupt political exit. Speaking during the Tanzania Democracy Forum on Friday, August 28, 2026, Warioba detailed his attempts to contact Nchimbi after a resignation letter […]
Former Tanzanian Prime Minister Joseph Warioba expressed worry over the unknown location of former Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi following his sudden resignation from politics. During the Tanzania Democracy Forum on Friday, August 28, 2026, Warioba recounted his attempts to contact Nchimbi post a circulating resignation letter.
Warioba confirmed he called Nchimbi to ascertain if he had truly resigned. Nchimbi confirmed the information, leading Warioba to inquire about President Samia Suluhu Hassan's reaction to the resignation. Warioba also asked Nchimbi about the reason behind his resignation. After Nchimbi announced his resignation and intended retirement from politics on August 25, 2026, Warioba attempted to reach him but found the former Vice President unresponsive.
Warioba assumed Nchimbi's unavailability was due to his participation in the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) leadership emergency meeting. However, he tried contacting Nchimbi again after learning about a scheduled CCM press conference. Warioba's concern escalated after reports surfaced that Nchimbi's phones had been confiscated. Despite his skepticism about claims that Nchimbi might be detained or in house arrest, he remained uncertain about the former Vice President's current location. Official or independent confirmation of Nchimbi's whereabouts has not been made.
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