Blessed Geza, a war veteran, resurfaced on X, urging for protests against President Mnangagwa on March 31. He characterized the demonstrations as an uprising and called for public support and transportation for participants. Geza’s bold stance has drawn police scrutiny as rumors of unrest akin to previous political upheavals surface, raising concerns about potential instability within the country.
Blessed Geza, a prominent war veteran, reemerged on X (formerly Twitter) advocating for nationwide protests on March 31 to demand the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. During a thirty-minute “State of the Nation Address,” Geza, clad in military attire, described the planned protests as an “uprising” rather than a simple demonstration. He urged Zimbabweans to flood the streets, declaring, “We want spy Mnangagwa and his rogues to go.”
Geza appealed to individuals to provide transportation for demonstrators and cautioned Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba against interfering with the protests. He emphasized that the demonstrations aim to alleviate the economic hardships inflicted upon all Zimbabweans due to Mnangagwa’s administration. “We do not ever want to hear that there is any demonstrator who was beaten up or injured,” he insisted, labeling the planned protests as “an unstoppable wave.”
Calling for a peaceful transition of power, Geza requested Mnangagwa to surrender his position without resistance, remarking on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s potential presidential candidacy. He noted that opposition figures Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti support Chiwenga’s rise. Geza had previously gone into hiding after publicly criticizing Mnangagwa’s intention to extend his presidency beyond the constitutional limits.
Law enforcement is reportedly eager to detain Geza for alleged actions of undermining the president and inciting violence. His reappearance, particularly in military attire, has raised concerns about a potential coup similar to the ousting of former President Robert Mugabe in 2017. Although speculation surrounds his motivations and support from Vice President Chiwenga, no official comments have emerged from Chiwenga regarding either the protests or Geza’s stance against Mnangagwa.
Blessed Geza’s recent resurgence in calls for mass protests signifies a potential escalation of political unrest in Zimbabwe. By advocating for public demonstrations against President Mnangagwa, Geza emphasizes the widespread dissatisfaction stemming from economic challenges attributed to governmental mismanagement. His calls for assistance in the planned uprising, alongside being framed as a spontaneous movement, reflect an unsettling political climate that echoes past turbulent events in the nation.
Original Source: www.zimlive.com
