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 serving 10 months in the role. The 54-year-old, who was President Samia Suluhu Hassan's running mate in last October's disputed presidential election, made controversial remarks recently, including urging Tanzanians to "fight for a new constitution," suggesting a fallout with the president.

Nchimbi shared his brief resignation letter on his Instagram account on Tuesday morning, becoming the first vice-president in Tanzania's history to step down. He stated he would retire from public life as he had "become convinced, without doubt, that the president wants changes."

The CCM party, chaired by President Samia, held an extraordinary meeting where Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi, 43, was nominated as Nchimbi's replacement. His name will now be presented to parliament for approval. The party has not disclosed details regarding the indiscipline allegations against Nchimbi. His resignation will take effect at the end of next week.

Samia and Nchimbi were sworn in last November after winning 98% of the vote in an election that was followed by violent protests resulting in at least 500 deaths, according to an official enquiry.

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