By A Correspondent
The ZANU PF Mashonaland West Provincial Coordinating Committee met in Chinhoyi on Wednesday, where it was announced that war veteran Blessed Geza had been expelled from the party. The decision was made following accusations of indiscipline and going against the party’s constitution.
ZANU PF Politburo member Ziyambi Ziyambi addressed the media following the meeting, claiming that the leadership within the party remains solid and united. He further emphasized the commitment of the presidium, which includes President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice Presidents Kembo Mohadi and General (Retired) Constantino Chiwenga. Ziyambi rejected claims of internal conflict, asserting that the trio has never been involved in any form of discord.
“The leadership is solid,” Ziyambi said. “President Mnangagwa and his two Vice Presidents are united beyond measure. There has never been a day when they engaged in any form of conflict or tension.”
Ziyambi also took aim at those he described as “rogue elements,” such as Geza, who, according to him, sought to represent their personal opinions as the official stance of the party leadership. He warned that any member who violates the party’s constitution would face disciplinary action.
“Some people are trying to push their personal agendas under the guise of the leadership, but we will act against anyone who deliberately breaks our constitution,” he said.
ZANU PF Mashonaland West Provincial Chairperson Mary Mliswa Chikoka reiterated the decision to expel Geza, emphasizing that the action was in line with the party’s stance on discipline and loyalty. Mliswa Chikoka explained that the party had no choice but to expel Geza after his actions contradicted the values and expectations outlined in the party’s constitution.
“Our constitution is very clear on issues of indiscipline and loyalty,” she said. “Geza violated this, and the meeting has resolved to expel him. We are also calling for the stripping of his Central Committee position, as his actions go against what the party expects from its leaders.”
ZANU PF’s Deputy Political Commissar Webster Shamu also spoke on the importance of adhering to the party’s constitution, noting that the decision to expel Geza was not taken lightly.
“We are a party of principle and ideology, and we must follow our constitution. It is never the party’s intention to expel members, but gross violations cannot be ignored,” Shamu explained.
The expulsion of Geza comes after he publicly criticized President Mnangagwa and condemned the resolutions passed at the ZANU PF Annual National People’s Conference in Bulawayo last year. The party’s leadership has worked to present a united front, with a clear message to members that any attempts to undermine the party’s structure or principles will not be tolerated.