Former Tanzanian ambassador to Cuba Humphrey Polepole has raised alarm over what he describes as the mysterious disappearance of his sister from her home in Bahari Beach, Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued early Friday morning, Polepole claimed that unknown individuals entered his sister\u2019s home at around 5 pm the previous evening and took her away<\/p>\n
\u201cOur elder sister called my mother. She told her that there are people who have come for her. They entered her house and took her away,\u201d Polepole stated.<\/p>\n
He said his sister, who lives alone, has not been reachable via phone since the alleged abduction.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom that time in the evening, my sister\u2019s phone has not been picked up,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Polepole also described suspicious movements around the sister’s property, saying that other people, whom he insisted were not his sister associates or family relatives, were seen entering and leaving the compound, where multiple vehicles, including a Land Cruiser and a Noah van, were reportedly present.<\/p>\n
The former ambassador, who stated that he is currently in Tanzania, made a direct appeal to those allegedly responsible, urging them to release him.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose who have taken my sister, I want my sister’s phone taken back to her,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cIf someone is looking for me, my numbers are available. You can look for me and ask me what you want.\u201d<\/p>\n
Polepole expressed deep frustration with the situation and suggested that recent events had shaken his sense of belonging.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel very uncomfortable, and that is why I even resigned. I am a man of God. I have hope in God. I do not accept this,\u201d he said.
\nHe announced that he would hold a press conference on Friday, July 18, 2025, where he intends to share documents and details about the country’s affairs.<\/p>\n
\u201cTomorrow at 11am, there will be a press conference\u2026 I will give only 25 per cent of what I have regarding the state of affairs in this country.”<\/p>\n
Polepole criticised the current state of leadership and governance, invoking the legacy of Tanzania\u2019s founding leaders.
\n“Mzee Nyerere and Karume founded Tanzania with key values. It\u2019s not a country of hooligans. This is not the country they envisaged,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Polepole, who previously served in senior government and diplomatic roles under Presidents Jakaya Kikwete, John Magufuli and Samia Suluhu Hassan, emphasised his long-standing experience in public service and said he will not remain silent.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have worked for the government, I have worked for CCM, I have been MP\u2026 I won\u2019t be silenced,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Polepole recently resigned from his diplomatic post, citing a loss of faith in the country’s governance.<\/p>\n
In a detailed letter addressed to President Samia Suluhu on Sunday, Polepole described his decision as one born not of haste but of deep reflection on the direction of national leadership.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can no longer be part of leadership that disregards constitutional principles,\u201d he said in the letter.<\/p>\n
Tanzanian authorities are yet to issue any official comment regarding Polepole\u2019s claims.<\/p>\n
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