By A Correspondent| People’s Unity Party (PUP) leader Herbert Chamuka has strongly condemned the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for launching a manhunt for war veteran and Zanu PF Central Committee member, Blessed Geza, over four criminal charges, including undermining the authority of the President.
Chamuka accused the police of being used as a political weapon by the ruling Zanu PF, stating that the allegations against Geza only resurfaced after his recent press conference, where he openly criticised President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s alleged bid for a third term in office, calling it unconstitutional.
“The timing of these charges is highly suspicious. Where were these allegations all along? They are only being brought up now because Geza has spoken out against the unconstitutional extension of Mnangagwa’s rule.”
“The police should refuse to be used to fight political disputes within Zanu PF,” Chamuka said.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi recently released a statement, saying the police were searching for Geza, also known as “Bombshell,” and warned that anyone assisting him in evading arrest would also face prosecution.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is seeking information on the location and subsequent questioning of a suspect, Blessed Geza Runesu, alias Bombshell.
“The suspect is facing four counts of criminal charges as outlined; theft allegations as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9 23,” said Comm Nyathi.
Chamuka, however, argued that Geza and Mnangagwa, both veterans of the liberation struggle, should resolve their differences in a dignified manner rather than resorting to punitive legal action.
“Mnangagwa and Geza know each other from the liberation struggle.
“Instead of humiliating an old comrade, the President should initiate a respectful counselling process.
“Geza is elderly, and throwing him into Zimbabwe’s inhumane jails will only jeopardise his health. They should counsel him, not jail him,” Chamuka stated.
The PUP leader called for an end to the weaponisation of state institutions against political opponents and urged the police to maintain professionalism.
“The ZRP should serve the people, not political interests. They must refuse to be used as enforcers of internal Zanu PF conflicts,” Chamuka said.