Zanu PF moves to expel Geza over ‘treasonous’ attacks on Mnangagwa

ZVIMBA – The Zanu-PF Mashonaland West provincial executive wants outspoken war veteran and central committee member Blessed Runesu Geza expelled from the party for what it’s claiming are “treasonous” attacks on President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Geza who leads a faction of the war veterans has made headlines for criticizing Mnangagwa for failing to combat corruption and violating the constitution by trying to extend his term of office among other accusations.

“We gave you Mnangagwa with the hope that he would lead our country toward recovery, uphold the constitution, and restore hope to the people. But as soon as he tasted power, he escalated corruption, abandoned the people, and remembered only his family,” Geza told the privately owned HSTV.

“We fought for a Zimbabwe where everyone would have a seat at the table, not for a few thieves cloaking themselves in robes of power. It is unacceptable for a small clique to ruin the legacy of the liberation struggle,” Geza added.

Stung by this, the Zanu PF provincial executive led by Zanu-PF politburo member and Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi convened a meeting on Monday in Zvimba East constituency were they recommended Geza be expelled from the party.

“The attack on President Mnangagwa by Geza shows that he is not well-versed with the party’s constitution, which calls for members to respect their leaders,” Ziyambi told the state owned The Herald newspaper.

“We cannot fold our hands and let Geza go haywire. If he wanted to denounce the President, he should have waited for the party’s Congress slated for 2027, where any member is allowed to challenge the sitting First Secretary and President as we elect a new leader and presidential candidate.”

Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, who is the Mashonaland West provincial chairperson, went a step further claiming Geza’s remarks were “treasonous.”

Zanu PF is currently divided into factions, one that supports Mnangagwa’s plan to his extend is term in office and another backed by the army that is opposed to this and backing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, a former army commander.