HARARE – Fugitive war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza, also known as “Cde Bombshell”, has issued a rallying cry to Zimbabweans, urging them to rise up against what he describes as state capture and the plunder of natural resources by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his associates.
In a video message posted on YouTube this weekend, Geza, clad in military fatigues at an undisclosed location, declared that “the time for silence is over.” He called on citizens to take to the streets of Harare in a united front to voice their anger against the 83-year-old ZANU-PF leader. His call coincides with the party’s annual conference in Mutare, where a controversial resolution to extend Mnangagwa’s incumbency beyond his constitutionally mandated second and final term in 2028 is expected to be tabled.
Geza, a former Sanyati legislator wanted by authorities on sedition charges, claims to represent a faction of disillusioned liberation war fighters. These veterans, he asserts, are frustrated by what they perceive as economic decay and political betrayal.
“Fellow Zimbabweans, I come to you when the situation can no longer be ignored. The situation has now reached a defining moment – tasvika kumagumo (we have reached the end),” Geza stated in the video.
He accused Mnangagwa of betraying the Zimbabwean people by aligning himself with “criminal cartels, the Zviganandas.” Geza further alleged that the President has embraced corruption, looting, and the normalisation of theft within the government.
“Emmerson has chosen to brutally mutilate our Constitution, massacring the rights of Zimbabweans to the dignity of life through his corrupt machinations. He is the Godfather of corrupt elements,” the outspoken ex-guerrilla fighter declared.
Geza called for a nationwide uprising, stretching “from Plumtree to Mutare, from Zambezi to Limpopo.” He urged everyone to “flood the streets” with the singular demand: “Mnangagwa must go.”
This impassioned plea arrives amidst growing political uncertainty in Zimbabwe. Reports of internal divisions within the ruling ZANU-PF party and rising frustration over persistent economic hardships are becoming increasingly frequent.
Geza argues that the moment is ripe for the masses to act decisively and put an end to what he calls Mnangagwa’s tyranny and the alleged plunder of national coffers, which he estimates at a staggering US$7 billion.
“The time for our suffering has ended. Today marks the final steps to dismantle this madness. We will no longer stand by and let Emmerson and his Zviganandas rob our people of the future and sacred right to vote in 2028. We will no longer tolerate the resolution seeking to postpone elections, somehow said to represent the will of the people. This is the gravest insult to the dignity of Zimbabweans.”
Geza has specifically called on Zimbabweans from all walks of life to participate in street demonstrations scheduled for next Friday, coinciding with the climax of the ZANU-PF Annual National People’s Conference. The conference is set to take place at Mutare Polytechnic from 13 to 18 October, 2025.
“On Friday, 17 October, fellow Zimbabweans, let’s say no to State capture by (Kuda) Tagwirei, (Wicknell) Chivayo and their fellow Zviganandas,” Geza urged.
He continued: “Let’s say no to the looting of our State resources, when civil servants are poorly paid, let’s say no to the looting of billions when our people die in hospitals without medication, when our women give birth in open spaces.”
Geza also explicitly stated that “this country doesn’t belong to Emmerson, his wife and criminal cartels,”. He is widely believed to be advocating for Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to succeed Mnangagwa as president in 2028.
“The struggle must continue until every Zimbabwean is free from tyranny,” Geza concluded.
In a related development, Geza has also taken to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to issue a stark warning regarding the upcoming ZANU-PF National Conference. He suggested that the meeting would not be a routine affair for Mnangagwa and his inner circle, accusing the president’s allies – the zvigananda – of manipulating party structures for their own personal enrichment.
“Fellow Zimbabweans, we are planning to deal with Emmerson once and for all. This upcoming conference will not be business as usual for Emmerson and his zvigananda. Watch the space — kuchachemwa,” Geza wrote.
The former combatant also took aim at ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, who recently defended individuals targeted by Vice President Chiwenga. Chiwenga had previously labelled several politically connected businessmen as zvigananda, a term that has now become synonymous with corruption and cronyism.
“Mutsvangwa is my long-time ally but sometimes he misfires,” Geza stated. “You can’t say that Gen Chiwenga — a man who saved us from the jaws of Mugabe’s bad governance and the G40 faction — should be criticised by someone who knows nothing about the liberation struggle. Retract that statement, Chris.”
Geza’s remarks highlight the growing internal divisions within ZANU-PF, as Mnangagwa’s leadership faces increasing scrutiny from within his own party. Insiders suggest that tensions have reached unprecedented levels, with rival factions now openly challenging the president’s control over the party in the lead-up to the 2027 elective congress.
The National Conference, expected to take place later this month, is anticipated to be a crucial battleground in the escalating Mnangagwa–Chiwenga succession struggle – a contest that could significantly shape the party’s political trajectory as it heads towards the 2028 elections.
While Mnangagwa’s loyalists maintain that the president retains firm control of the party, war veterans and provincial leaders aligned with Chiwenga have become increasingly vocal in their demands for accountability, transparency, and a return to what they describe as the “values of the liberation movement.”
Political analysts suggest that Geza’s warning reflects a shifting power dynamic within ZANU-PF, where open dissent was once suppressed. Now, even senior party members appear emboldened to publicly challenge the president’s authority – a rare sign of instability in the post-Mugabe era.
As of now, the ZANU-PF leadership has not issued an official response to Geza’s remarks. The situation remains fluid, and the coming weeks are likely to be pivotal in determining the future direction of both the ruling party and the country as a whole.
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