By Ziyah News reporter
Firebrand war veteran Blessed Geza resurfaced online last night rallying supporters for nationwide street protests on March 31 to demand the immediate resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
In a half-hour “State of the Nation Address” posted on YouTube and X (formerly Twitter), Geza, dressed in military gear, characterized the planned demonstration as “not even a protest but an uprising.”
“Fellow Zimbabweans, we implore all of you on 31 March … everyone should invade the streets. We want spy Mnangagwa and his rogues to go,” stated Geza, who is a staunch supporter of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s presidential ambitions.
Currently believed to be in exile in South Africa, Geza urged private individuals to assist demonstrators with transportation on the day of the protests.
He issued a warning to Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba, asserting that any interference with the demonstrations would be unacceptable. Geza portrayed the protests as a necessary step to liberate Zimbabweans from the economic hardship caused by the Mnangagwa administration’s mismanagement.
“We do not ever want to hear that there is any demonstrator who was beaten up or injured. This protest is an unstoppable wave,” he declared, demanding that Mnangagwa surrender power without resistance.
In his address, Geza openly endorsed Chiwenga as the next president, claiming that prominent opposition figures such as Nelson Chamisa, Job Sikhala, and Tendai Biti support Chiwenga’s rise to power.
Geza had been in hiding for over a month following previous press conferences in which he criticized Mnangagwa’s unpopular bid to remain in power beyond 2028, the end of his second and final term.
His recent reappearance in military attire has raised concerns of a potential military coup reminiscent of the November 2017 ousting of former President Robert Mugabe.
Speculation persists regarding the sources of Geza’s confidence, with many believing he may have the backing of Chiwenga or other individuals opposed to Mnangagwa’s attempts to seek an unconstitutional third term.
While Chiwenga has not publicly commented on his presidential ambitions, he has also refrained from addressing Geza’s bold confrontation of Mnangagwa.
As March 31 approaches, the political landscape remains tense, with Geza’s statements igniting fervent discussions about leadership and governance in Zimbabwe and the way forward.