Prime Minister Orders Withdrawal of Search Notice for Bishop Gwajima

Arumeru – Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to withdraw the statement announcing a search for Bishop Josephat Gwajima of the Resurrection and Life Ministry, instructing that the cleric should be allowed to come forward freely and resume his religious services.

Speaking on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at a public rally at Magufuli Grounds in Leganga, Arumeru, Dr Nchemba explained that his directive follows the Government’s decision from the previous week to reopen the church, with a six-month supervision period to ensure full compliance with regulatory obligations.

The Prime Minister noted that the outstanding search notice may have prevented the bishop from appearing publicly, despite the church’s official reopening.

"I know the congregants must be wondering: the church is open, but where is our spiritual father? Since he has never been arrested and the police announced they were searching for him, he may have feared appearing in public," he stated.

"I declare today: IGP and the Police Force, drop the statement that you are searching for Bishop Gwajima. Allow him to resume his worship services. Let him come forward so that we rebuild our national unity."

Dr Nchemba emphasized that the decision aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s call for national reconciliation, which extends to religious institutions, stressing the importance of moving forward together as a nation.

"This is the call of our Head of State. Let us restore our national unity. If we choose a confrontational path, no one will win—we shall only put the nation at risk," the Prime Minister concluded.