By Chantelle Muzanenhamo
Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has issued a strong condemnation of Blessed Geza and his call for protests scheduled for Monday, March 31.
In a lengthy Facebook post, Chivayo urged Zimbabweans to avoid the demonstrations organized by the former Zanu PF central committee member, describing Geza as a failed politician.
Chivayo accused Geza of leading a group of exiled fugitives and disillusioned opposition figures, criticizing his call for unrest as incompatible with Zimbabwe’s values.
“Zimbabwe is a peaceful nation, known for its educated and responsible citizens, most of whom carry Christian values and are law-abiding. The reckless call for an illegal uprising and incitement to violence is totally unZimbabwean and must be rejected by every peace-loving citizen,” he stated.
He further labelled Geza as a “useless, failed politician” and a “political nonentity” attempting to provoke instability from exile.
Chivayo argued that Zimbabweans would not be influenced by Geza’s protests, emphasizing that he lacks political support and the courage to face legal consequences.
“Zimbabweans must never be misled by someone who has no political mandate, no following on the ground, and no courage to face the law. His irresponsible calls for unrest are a betrayal of the peace we all cherish,” he said.
In his statement, Chivayo expressed unwavering support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the Zanu PF leadership, praising their commitment to peace and development.
“I stand resolutely with His Excellency, President E.D. Mnangagwa and his Presidium — Vice President C.D.G.N. Chiwenga, Vice President K.C.D. Mohadi, Hon. Opah Muchinguri and the entire Zanu PF leadership, who continue to guide this nation towards development, peace and unity under Vision 2030,” he added.
Chivayo criticized Geza for not pursuing dialogue with President Mnangagwa, asserting that the President has always been open to constructive criticism. He warned of the potential violence that could arise from protests, calling for property destruction and vehicle burning illegal and treasonous.
He urged Zimbabweans to ignore Geza’s protest calls and to continue their lives peacefully.
“President Mnangagwa has always encouraged open dialogue and constructive criticism… To shift from legal and peaceful demonstrations and start burning vehicles, destroying property… is illegal, treasonous, and easily qualifies as terrorism.
I urge all citizens to ignore the empty call to protest,” he concluded.