By A Correspondent
War veteran Blessed Geza has issued a stark warning to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, urging him to leave the country before it’s too late.
Geza, who made a public appearance in full military gear on Tuesday night, accused Mnangagwa of using his cronies to plunder the nation’s resources.
Geza’s statement, delivered with intense conviction, was as follows:
“I am your comrade, Blessed Geza. I am alive, I am safe, and I am in good health. Mnangagwa knows where I am, but it is he who is afraid to approach me. I am among the people, protected by the people because I act on their behalf. My wife was harassed, but as the wife of a soldier, she can handle it.
Fellow Zimbabweans, despite the growing alarm among war veterans and others about the corruption plaguing our politics and economy, Mnangagwa and his cronies remain unapologetic. They continue to plunder the country while the majority of Zimbabweans suffer in poverty. Just last month, Comrade Jealousy Mawarire exposed the POSB scandal on television. Yet, last week, his girlfriend, Virginia Mabhiza, was also implicated in the same saga.
We are deeply concerned about the arrest of journalist Blessed Mhlanga, as it seems an attempt to silence voices calling for democracy. We demand his immediate and unconditional release. Arresting journalists is a violation of the values we fought for during the liberation struggle.”
Geza continued his call for accountability, specifically addressing the judiciary, urging them to resist being used as tools by Mnangagwa’s regime.
He stressed, “Don’t be manipulated. You are oppressing the people. We fought for free speech, free assembly, and free association. You have jailed people like Timbas, Chibaya, and Sikhala. Justice Malaba, put your house in order, because we will come after you.”
Turning to issues of corruption, Geza highlighted the dire situation within the military, particularly regarding the AgriFora company, which he claimed is responsible for providing substandard food to Zimbabwe’s soldiers.
“Our soldiers are starving. They are being fed with food meant for pets, while millions are being funneled away by corrupt individuals like Chief Secretary Rushwaya and Willard Manungo. Mnangagwa’s cronies, like Kudakwashe Tagwirei, are taking over companies like ZIMASCO and POSB. We won’t stand by and let this happen.”
Geza did not hold back in his condemnation of Mnangagwa’s actions, adding, “Mnangagwa is using people like Tagwirei, Wicknell Chivayo, Scott Sakupwanya, and Tungwarara to further his corrupt agenda. We also know that Mnangagwa has given Scott Sakupwanya a contract to export gold, charging other companies 7% of the proceeds—depriving the government of much-needed revenue. Is this what we fought for? This is absolute nonsense.”
Geza also criticized figures like George Guvamatanga, accusing them of being complicit in the regime’s corrupt practices.
He added, “I’ve read articles where Patrick Chinamasa says I’ve been fired from Zanu PF. That’s a lie. Zanu PF is a product of both ZIPRA and ZANLA forces, and it’s a party that’s built on blood.
Instead, I am the one who fired Mnangagwa and his cronies from Zanu PF. They cannot fire me from an organization I don’t belong to.”
He issued an ominous warning to the people of Zimbabwe, saying, “If we don’t take action now, future generations will never forgive us. Mnangagwa’s reign will leave Zimbabwe a shell of its former self.”
The war veteran then shifted to discussing Zimbabwe’s military leadership, particularly Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, whom he praised as a “living hero.” Geza sharply criticized those attacking Chiwenga and his wife, Marry, and accused Mnangagwa of attempting to poison Chiwenga. “Mnangagwa was behind attempts to kill Chiwenga.
I have evidence from his own brother, Joseph Rera. Mnangagwa even told Rera that Chiwenga would return ‘as a coffin.’”
Geza also condemned individuals like Chris Mutsvangwa for their behavior and failure to defend Chiwenga’s honor. He noted, “Chris, you were arrested in 1976 for being accused of being a Muzorewa sympathizer, but now you’re attacking Chiwenga. This is a disgrace.”
In his final remarks, Geza addressed the Zimbabwean public, saying, “The time for action is now. We are planning a demonstration on March 31, and we call on all Zimbabweans to rise up. It is not just a demonstration—it is an uprising. We want Mnangagwa and his cronies out.
We will deal with the law enforcement agencies who try to stop us. Let everyone know that this is our right, as enshrined in the constitution.”
Geza concluded with a final plea: “Mnangagwa must go. He must leave now before it’s too late. Zimbabwe is on the verge of a major change, and it’s coming soon.”