CCC speaks on Geza call for March 31 protest
By Staff Reporter
The opposition CCC led by Welshman Ncube says it will not ask its supporters to heed name-dropping war veteran Blessed Geza’s recent call for March 31 protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa but would leave the decision to individuals.
The expelled Zanu PF central committee member and staunch backer of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s presidential ambitions, has staged a fierce campaign against Mnangagwa’s bid to extend his rule beyond 2028, the time of the lapse of his two terms.
After holding some press conferences denouncing Mnangagwa, police opened charges against the former combatant accusing him of inciting violence and undermining the President.
Geza resurfaced on YouTube and X (Twitter) last week urging citizens to invade the streets on March 31 to demand Mnangagwa’s exit. He accused the Zimbabwe incumbent of being corrupt himself and also cutting deals with some dodgy businessmen to pillage national wealth.
In an apparent bid to woo opposition support, Geza claimed that prominent opposition politicians in former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, Tendai Biti and Job Sikhala sympathised with Chiwenga.
Asked whether the opposition will heed Geza’s call, CCC spokesperson Willias Madzimure said the party is not going to take a position but will leave the decision to individuals.
“Zimbabweans are free to do whatever they want to do,” Madzimure told Zimstar News.
The CCC spokesperson suggested the call to protests could be an escalation of Zanu PF infighting, suggesting it was wiser for individuals to understand the matter first before taking a position.
“There are various substantial issues and allegations but the most important thing is for us to understand how the whole thing started.
“It also has to do with the party as we are aware, he (Geza) was suspended from his own party. So, how this whole thing started is an intra-party to the extent that the rest of the people will not be aware of real happenings in the party.
“I think as Zimbabweans we can always decide what they can do. The constitution even allows Zimbabweans to demonstrate.”
“We live in this country as individuals and the level at which we are affected by a number of issues depends on individuals. So, as far as you are concerned there is no party to partner a communication that is happening but individuals can decide what they want to do.”
