Tanzanian lifts the lid on new constitution’s inclusion in CCM Election Manifesto

DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has said the issue of a new Constitution remains a matter of great national importance and is included in the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Election Manifesto.

Responding to a question during the Prime Minister’s Question-and-Answer session in Parliament in Dodoma today, November 5, 2026, Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba said the new Constitution was not merely a matter of public debate but one of significant importance to the country.

He said guidelines on the matter had already been provided, assuring Tanzanians that the government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes the issue seriously.

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Dr Nchemba was responding to a question from Tunduru North MP Ado Shaibu, who sought clarification on the direction of the new Constitution process.

Shaibu said several ministers had repeatedly assured Parliament that the process of drafting a new Constitution remained on course. However, with Parliament approaching its first anniversary since its inauguration in November 2025, he called on the Prime Minister to provide a clear statement that would give Tanzanians confidence and hope regarding the process.