By Staff Writer
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa’s gesture of distancing his brand from Blessed Geza’s planned protests has struck a hard blow to the latter’s plans.
The trailblazing politician commands widespread support across the country and his denial to rubber stamp Geza’s claims signals early failure of the March 31 2025 demos.
In his address, Geza, a former intelligence operative, condemned the continued detention of opposition leaders such as Senator Jameson Timba and Job Sikhala, suggesting their arrests were politically motivated.
He also alleged that key opposition figures were now aligning with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, whom he suggested could be an alternative to Mnangagwa.
But Chamisa denied any involvement, stating that while he remains committed to dialogue and nation-building, he has not taken part in any coordination regarding the planned demonstrations.
“I want to clarify that my door is always open to speak with anyone who reaches out to me for constructive conversations and nation-building, but I have not been involved in recent dialogues with anyone. I do not want to be made the focal point of things that have nothing to do with me,” Chamisa posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
“We have spoken with all political players. The likes of Chamisa, Sikhala, Biti, Komichi, and Mwonzora. We did not leave anyone behind. We have agreed on the way forward. And among all these people, no one does not like Chiwenga,” Geza claimed.
His remarks have further fuelled speculation about growing rifts within Zanu-PF, particularly between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga, who has long been rumoured to be at odds with the President over succession.
While Geza’s call for unity against Mnangagwa has drawn attention, some in the opposition remain skeptical about aligning with Zanu-PF defectors, citing past experiences. Many Zimbabweans recall how, in 2017, sections of the opposition cheered the military coup that ousted Robert Mugabe, only for Zanu-PF to consolidate power under Mnangagwa.
