By political Reporter-President Emmerson Mnangagwa could be removed the same way Robert Mugabe was—by those who put him in power.

His second and final term is hanging by a thread as former freedom fighters backing his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, have called for an “uprising” on March 31, demanding his resignation over corruption, nepotism, and other charges.

Mnangagwa, who seized power through a military coup led by then-army chief Chiwenga in 2017, had promised key democratic and economic reforms to revive the country.

Those promises remain unfulfilled.

Leading the anti-Mnangagwa campaign is expelled Zanu PF central committee member and ex-combatant Blessed Runesu Geza.

Now in exile, he faces politically motivated charges after his outspoken criticism of Mnangagwa.

Geza has reportedly engaged opposition politicians to mobilize for the March 31 protest.

Meanwhile, Mnangagwa has deployed riot police and soldiers across the country in anticipation of a national shutdown.