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Geza defrauded
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The trial of former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) board chairperson Basil Nyabadza, accused of defrauding Zanu-PF central committee member and outspoken war veteran Blessed Runesu "Bombshell" Geza of US$1,362,000, is set to commence tomorrow in Harare.
Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje revealed that the alleged fraud stems from an agreement made on October 29, 2020, when Geza purchased a 42.3504-hectare piece of land from Nyabadza for US$1,362,000. As part of the agreement, Geza was granted sole authority to subdivide, develop, and sell the land.
Nyabadza allegedly assured Geza that the land had title deeds and promised to provide the documents within a month. However, according to Chirenje, Nyabadza failed to deliver the title deeds as promised.
While Geza was in the process of securing subdivision permits from the Department of Physical Planning in Mashonaland West, he discovered that the same piece of land had already been sold to Velda Estates. Efforts to resolve the matter amicably proved futile when Geza learned that the agreement of sale had been canceled without his knowledge.
The case was reported to the police, and Geza claims he was prejudiced of the entire US$1,362,000 with no recovery of the funds.
Nyabadza, represented by lawyer Tazorora Musarurwa, appeared before Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande. The trial, which was scheduled to begin, has been deferred to tomorrow.
The case comes as Geza continues to make headlines for his vocal criticism of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Recently, he publicly called for Mnangagwa to step down, accusing him of mismanaging the economy and pursuing detrimental policies.
This defiant stance contrasts with growing calls within Zanu-PF to extend Mnangagwa's term of office to 2030, following a resolution adopted at the party's annual conference in Bulawayo last year. Geza, however, remains steadfast in his opposition, urging resistance to the "2030 agenda."
The trial is expected to draw significant public attention, given the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the substantial financial stakes in the case.
Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje revealed that the alleged fraud stems from an agreement made on October 29, 2020, when Geza purchased a 42.3504-hectare piece of land from Nyabadza for US$1,362,000. As part of the agreement, Geza was granted sole authority to subdivide, develop, and sell the land.
Nyabadza allegedly assured Geza that the land had title deeds and promised to provide the documents within a month. However, according to Chirenje, Nyabadza failed to deliver the title deeds as promised.
While Geza was in the process of securing subdivision permits from the Department of Physical Planning in Mashonaland West, he discovered that the same piece of land had already been sold to Velda Estates. Efforts to resolve the matter amicably proved futile when Geza learned that the agreement of sale had been canceled without his knowledge.
The case was reported to the police, and Geza claims he was prejudiced of the entire US$1,362,000 with no recovery of the funds.
Nyabadza, represented by lawyer Tazorora Musarurwa, appeared before Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande. The trial, which was scheduled to begin, has been deferred to tomorrow.
The case comes as Geza continues to make headlines for his vocal criticism of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Recently, he publicly called for Mnangagwa to step down, accusing him of mismanaging the economy and pursuing detrimental policies.
This defiant stance contrasts with growing calls within Zanu-PF to extend Mnangagwa's term of office to 2030, following a resolution adopted at the party's annual conference in Bulawayo last year. Geza, however, remains steadfast in his opposition, urging resistance to the "2030 agenda."
The trial is expected to draw significant public attention, given the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the substantial financial stakes in the case.
Source - newsday
