Blessed Geza rumored to be hiding at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks

HARARE – Unconfirmed reports are circulating that Blessed Geza, the prominent war veteran and Zanu-PF central committee member, is currently hiding at the Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks, formerly known as KG6, in the capital.

This development suggests a deepening rift between the Army and Police, with the army allegedly backing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is seen as the frontrunner to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Geza is facing multiple charges, including incitement to commit public violence, undermining the authority of President Mnangagwa, and alleged theft of three vehicles.

His criticism of Mnangagwa has been ongoing, with Geza publicly calling for the President’s resignation and resisting the alleged plan to extend Mnangagwa’s term of office.

The police have launched a manhunt for Geza, warning that anyone harbouring or assisting him to evade questioning will be liable for arrest and prosecution.

“The suspect is facing four counts of criminal charges as outlined:

“Theft allegations as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9 23. The suspect stole and disposed of three vehicles belonging to a complainant without his consent,” police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi stated.

“He is also facing two Counts of contravening Section 33 (2) (a) (ii) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, “Undermining the Authority of or Insulting the President.

“One count of contravening Section 187 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, ‘Incitement to commit public violence’.”

However, if the reports of Geza’s hiding at the Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks are true, it would indicate that the army is providing him with protection, further highlighting the deepening factionalism within Zanu-PF.

Addressing journalists in Harare on Thursday, Zanu-PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa suggested that Geza was being used by certain people within the party.

“I have a lot of angst about the way he is being used by people who have a certain agenda. Comrade Geza, I do not know what other issues might be bothering you, but we, the war veterans, always remember…

“I wish he would not follow fools who are misleading him. I am deeply concerned about what is happening with him,” said Mutsvangwa.