By Munacho Gwamanda-Outspoken war veteran and fierce critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Blessing Geza, has gone into hiding after police announced on Wednesday that they are seeking his arrest on “multiple” criminal charges.

According to a statement released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on February 12, 2025, Geza is wanted for alleged theft, undermining the authority of the president, and incitement to commit public violence.

However, the charges are widely seen as politically motivated, aimed at silencing one of Mnangagwa’s most vocal opponents.

Geza’s supporters argue that the accusations are a ploy to neutralize him ahead of a potential showdown within ZANU-PF.

“This is a classic Mnangagwa regime tactic—using law enforcement to silence those who expose corruption and demand accountability,” said a war veteran aligned with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s camp.

Geza has been relentless in his criticism of Mnangagwa’s alleged misgovernance, corruption, and push for an unconstitutional third term.

He has also accused the president of reneging on a supposed gentleman’s agreement with Chiwenga, under which power was expected to rotate after two terms.

Mnangagwa’s refusal to step down has fueled tensions within ZANU-PF, with factions now openly expressing their discontent.

Calls for his resignation have intensified following Chiwenga’s speech at the National Heroes Acre last week, where he made a thinly veiled attack on corrupt businessmen linked to the president.

Chiwenga, a key figure in the 2017 coup, warned against individuals exploiting state resources for personal gain—a remark widely interpreted as targeting Mnangagwa’s close associates, including his sons and powerful business allies.

Sources within the security sector suggest that Mnangagwa and his inner circle are growing increasingly anxious.

“The president received the message loud and clear. He is now panicking, and so is his family. His sons have been placed under heightened state security as fears grow over potential moves against them,” a senior government source revealed.

With internal party divisions deepening and Geza’s persecution seen as part of a broader crackdown on dissent, Mnangagwa’s grip on power appears more precarious than ever.