In a move that can only be described as “bold” or “reckless,” depending on your perspective, Blessed “Bombshell” Geza, a militant war veterans leader, has called on Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga to intervene in the country’s “worsening leadership crisis” under President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Because, you know, what Zimbabwe really needs is another military-assisted transition.
Geza’s explosive address accused Mnangagwa of betraying the post-coup promise of constitutionalism and good governance, claiming the president is now seeking to extend his term beyond the constitutional limit. “This is not what we fought for,” Geza thundered. One can almost hear the sound of Gauntlet being thrown, and the crowd going wild.
The government, in its infinite wisdom, has opened multiple criminal investigations against Geza, charging him with incitement to public violence, undermining the authority of the president, and theft. Because, of course, the best way to deal with dissent is to silence it with the weight of the state.
Geza’s explicit appeal to Chiwenga to use his military influence to “rescue” the country has alarmed officials, who view it as dangerously subversive and potentially destabilizing. One wonders if Geza has considered the consequences of his actions or if he’s simply enjoying the thrill of being the center of attention.
The friction between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga has been the subject of speculation, and Geza’s comments appear to exploit that divide. Will Chiwenga rise to the occasion, or will he maintain loyalty to Mnangagwa? The world watches with bated breath as Zimbabwe’s political drama unfolds.
Analysts warn that the Geza affair could mark a turning point in Zimbabwe’s post-Mugabe politics. “Geza’s statement is incendiary, but it speaks to a broader sense of betrayal among those who expected better from Mnangagwa’s administration,” said Dr. Shepherd Mpofu. One can only hope that the country’s leaders will prioritize the welfare of its citizens over their own power struggles.
source – Byo24news