War Veterans Vow to Continue Protests Against Mnangagwa

A group of war veterans pushing for the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has vowed to continue mobilizing mass demonstrations to challenge his leadership.

The movement, initially led by outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza, faced disruption after authorities accused him of inciting public violence and attempting to undermine the president’s authority.

Speaking from an undisclosed location in a video shared on Sunday night, group spokesperson Knox Chivero claimed that Mnangagwa had deployed assassination squads to track them down with orders to eliminate them.

Using a Shona phrase meaning “running is not arriving,” Chivero emphasized that they would not be rushed into calling off the planned nationwide protests.

“I assure you that Cde Geza’s signal for liberation is coming soon,” he stated.

Chivero highlighted that the demonstrations required careful planning and organization to ensure effectiveness with minimal risk.

“This is a massive undertaking because it involves collective efforts rather than individual action. Effective leadership and proper management of public mobilization are crucial. Planning, execution, and post-protest strategies must be carefully structured to achieve maximum impact with minimal consequences,” he explained.

The video, recorded in dim lighting near a window, did not reveal Geza’s whereabouts or his current status.

Despite their opposition to Mnangagwa’s leadership, Chivero insisted that their movement sought peaceful change, criticizing the president for economic failures and alleged attempts to establish a political dynasty.

“A great commander wins a war with minimal losses, but the best commander achieves victory without firing a single bullet,” he said.

He further alleged that Mnangagwa had embedded specially trained hit squads within regular police units, disguising them as law enforcement officers investigating serious crimes.

“We are up against a ruthless opponent who does not value human life,” Chivero remarked. “Geza has been pursued by at least ten different assassination units, instructed to shoot on sight and later claim he resisted arrest.”

Geza, a former Zanu PF central committee member, had previously aligned with the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association before publicly calling for Mnangagwa’s resignation.

His faction believes a silent majority within the ruling party supports their call for Mnangagwa to step down.

Deep divisions have emerged within Zanu PF, with Mnangagwa’s loyalists pushing to remove presidential term limits, which would allow him to extend his rule beyond 2028. However, this proposal faces resistance from supporters of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, as well as strong opposition from rival political parties.

Meanwhile, journalist Blessed Mhlanga was arrested last week after allegedly sharing Geza’s videos on Alpha Media Holdings’ HStv. Authorities accused him of inciting public violence, and he was denied bail.

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