Zanu-PF war vet Blessed Geza faces arrest for “undermining” Mnangagwa

HARARE – Blessed Geza, a prominent war veteran and Zanu-PF central committee member, is facing arrest on multiple spurious charges, including incitement to commit public violence, undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and alleged theft of three vehicles.

Geza has been vocal in his criticism of Mnangagwa, publicly calling for his resignation and resisting the alleged plan to extend the president’s term of office.

According to a press statement released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Geza is facing four counts of criminal charges, including theft allegations and contravening sections of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act.

The police are seeking information on Geza’s whereabouts and have warned that anyone harbouring or assisting him to evade questioning will be liable for arrest and prosecution.

“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. The suspect stole and disposed of three vehicles belonging to a complainant without his consent,” police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi stated.

“He is also facing two Counts of contravening Section 33 (2) (a) (ii) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, “Undermining the Authority of or Insulting the President.

“One count of contravening Section 187 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, ‘Incitement to commit public violence’.”

Geza’s criticism of Mnangagwa has been ongoing, with the war veteran stating that the president has failed to deliver on his promises since taking power in 2017. His comments have sparked a backlash from Mnangagwa’s supporters, who have since called for his expulsion from the party.

Geza and dozens of other war veterans have been conducting press conferences calling for Mnangagwa’s resignation. They accused the Zanu-PF leader of labouring plans to remain in office beyond the constitutionally mandated two-term limit.

Geza recently said the only 2030 Mnangagwa will see was on his watch.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has consistently stated that he will respect Zimbabwe’s Constitution and step down when his second term ends in 2028. However, his failure to stop his supporters from calling for the extension of his power has raised questions about his intentions.

However, the “ED2030” campaign has been championed by prominent Mnangagwa allies, including controversial businessmen like Paul Tungwarara, who are now going all over the provinces paying millions to key party structures to support the idea.

The war veterans who are resisting the 2030 agenda are linked to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is regarded as the frontrunner in the race to succeed Mnangagwa.