Mnangagwa Surrendered State Power To His Wife & Children-Geza

Civil servants are now civil slaves

By Staff Reporter

Tension within Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU PF party has reached a boiling point, with Blessed Geza’s recent allegations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa sparking intense debate. Geza claims that Mnangagwa has relinquished state power to his family members, leaving citizens to suffer in poverty. The stark contrast between the luxurious lives of Mnangagwa’s children, who allegedly drive Rolls-Royce cars to work, and the struggles of ordinary soldiers, who frequently protest against the government over salary issues, has fueled widespread outrage.

Geza’s statements have also struck a chord with those in exile, who are now being urged to return home and join the fight for freedom. This call to action is particularly poignant, given the role that some of these individuals played in removing former President Robert Mugabe from power. Their realization that they may have simply replaced one authoritarian leader with another has added to the growing sense of disillusionment with Mnangagwa’s government.

The internal power struggle within ZANU PF is further complicated by the increasingly public rift between Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga. Chiwenga’s ambitions to succeed Mnangagwa have been well-documented, and the recent “ED 2030” campaign, which aims to extend Mnangagwa’s presidency beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms, has only added fuel to the fire.

As the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing about the potential for violence and instability. The military’s influence in Zimbabwean politics, combined with Chiwenga’s history as a former commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, raises the specter of another military intervention. The possibility of civil unrest and conflict is also very real, particularly if the political impasse is not resolved.

Geza’s claims highlight the stark contrast between the luxurious lives of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s children and the struggles of ordinary soldiers. He alleges that it’s unfair for Mnangagwa’s children to drive Rolls-Royce cars to work while fellow soldiers are protesting against the government over salary issues. This criticism touches on the broader issue of economic inequality and the perceived extravagance of Zimbabwe’s ruling elite.

Geza’s statement also implies that the Mnangagwa family’s wealth and influence are at odds with the struggles of ordinary Zimbabweans. The image of Mnangagwa’s children driving Rolls-Royce cars, which can cost upwards of $300,000, is particularly galling when set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe’s economic crisis. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration has been accused of perpetuating corruption in Zimbabwe through cartels, leaving civil servants in a state of virtual slavery. These cartels have allegedly infiltrated various sectors, including mining, energy, transport, and agriculture, allowing them to accumulate wealth and power.

Mnangagwa’s government has been criticized for its failure to address corruption, with some arguing that it has instead enabled and profited from it. The ruling ZANU-PF party has been accused of maintaining a tight grip on power through corrupt means, including embezzlement, bribery, and extortion.

The situation has led to widespread poverty, with 67% of Zimbabweans living below the poverty line and 13% in extreme poverty. Civil servants, in particular, have been affected, with many struggling to make ends meet due to low salaries and high inflation.

The cartels, allegedly linked to Mnangagwa’s family and allies, have been accused of smuggling gold, diamonds, lithium and other precious minerals out of the country, depriving Zimbabwe of much-needed revenue. The First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, and one of the President’s sons, Collins Mnangagwa, have been implicated in a gold smuggling ring and earlier, the Asian Television Channel, Aljezeera, published the Gold Mafia documentary, which the government, including Parliament of Zimbabwe, refused the media or Civil Society Organizations to pursue the alleged corruption and smuggling case and no action was taken against the alleged perpetrators.

Geza’s assertion that ZANU-PF members lack principles and are content with merely clapping hands while struggling in poverty is a scathing critique of the party’s culture and ideology. According to Geza, ZANU-PF members have become adept at blindly supporting the party’s leadership, even when it means ignoring the dire economic circumstances that many of them face, his statement suggests that ZANU-PF members have been reduced to mere sycophants, more concerned with maintaining their loyalty to the party than with addressing the pressing issues affecting their lives. This criticism implies that the party’s members have lost sight of their core values and principles, instead prioritizing their loyalty to the party leadership above all else.

The image of ZANU-PF members “clapping hands” while “swimming in poverty” is a powerful metaphor that highlights the disconnect between the party’s rhetoric and the harsh realities faced by its members. It suggests that the party’s leadership is out of touch with the needs and concerns of its own members, and that the members themselves are complicit in their own oppression.

Geza’s criticism also raises questions about the role of ideology and principle in ZANU-PF’s politics. If the party’s members are indeed more concerned with maintaining their loyalty to the party leadership than with upholding core principles, then what does this say about the party’s commitment to its own ideology? Is ZANU-PF a party driven by principle, or is it simply a vehicle for maintaining power and privilege?

He concluded by warning a senior party member from Murewa of his/her utterance. “We didn’t fight for any tribe, you can call us names, some calls us dogs, you made person from Murewa, ask your colleagues, will deal with you,” said Geza.

Geza said he is a Central Committee Member of the Governing party and former Member of Parliament who among other war veterans is speaking on behalf of other members and citizens who have fear to speak out.

“Many in Zanu PF today are opportunist looters with no morals,” added Geza.  He bluntly repeating the words of former ZANU PF member, Dickson Mafios at a rally in Mashonaland Central when Mnangagwa was fired in 2017.