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Mnangagwa allies intensify attacks on war veterans
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies and supporters have intensified their attacks on war veterans, particularly focusing on the outspoken Blessed Runesu Geza, a member of the Zanu-PF Central Committee. Geza, who has been vocal in his criticism of the President's leadership, now faces expulsion from the ruling party and is under threat of murder charges.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi made a chilling statement this week, accusing Geza of killing someone and warning that he may be arraigned on murder charges if he continues his calls for President Mnangagwa's resignation.
The escalating pressure on war veterans comes as a result of their growing opposition to Mnangagwa's bid for a third term. The veterans, many of whom are backed by the military, have been increasingly outspoken about their demand for the President to step down, citing his failure to address the country's deepening crises.
In the midst of this turmoil, the war veterans, who are aligned with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in the ongoing Zanu-PF internal power struggle, are now facing a critical juncture. With growing threats against them, many veterans are finding themselves at a crossroads: fight back or flee.
Geza's position as a vocal critic of Mnangagwa has made him a target within the party, with many of his allies and former comrades in arms now caught in a tense struggle over the future of the party and the country.
As the tension within Zanu-PF escalates, the situation remains precarious for the war veterans, many of whom feel caught between a rock and a hard place, as the internal factionalism threatens to tear apart the party and its leadership.
The government's harsh response to Geza's calls for Mnangagwa to step down underscores the growing divide within the ruling party as the President faces increasing pressure from various quarters, including war veterans and key military figures. How the conflict will unfold remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the battle for control of Zanu-PF and Zimbabwe's future is far from over.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi made a chilling statement this week, accusing Geza of killing someone and warning that he may be arraigned on murder charges if he continues his calls for President Mnangagwa's resignation.
The escalating pressure on war veterans comes as a result of their growing opposition to Mnangagwa's bid for a third term. The veterans, many of whom are backed by the military, have been increasingly outspoken about their demand for the President to step down, citing his failure to address the country's deepening crises.
In the midst of this turmoil, the war veterans, who are aligned with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in the ongoing Zanu-PF internal power struggle, are now facing a critical juncture. With growing threats against them, many veterans are finding themselves at a crossroads: fight back or flee.
Geza's position as a vocal critic of Mnangagwa has made him a target within the party, with many of his allies and former comrades in arms now caught in a tense struggle over the future of the party and the country.
As the tension within Zanu-PF escalates, the situation remains precarious for the war veterans, many of whom feel caught between a rock and a hard place, as the internal factionalism threatens to tear apart the party and its leadership.
The government's harsh response to Geza's calls for Mnangagwa to step down underscores the growing divide within the ruling party as the President faces increasing pressure from various quarters, including war veterans and key military figures. How the conflict will unfold remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the battle for control of Zanu-PF and Zimbabwe's future is far from over.
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