The controversial war veteran and ZANU PF Central Committee member Blessed Runesu Geza has refuted rumours that he has been arrested or gone into hiding.
In a message to HStv, Geza asserted that war veterans are prepared to drive change in the country and announced that he will soon hold a press conference to provide further clarification. He said:
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We are ready to bring change and no amount of threats and lies will derail the struggle. The signal is coming.
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Geza gained public attention several weeks ago when he openly criticised ZANU PF’s proposed constitutional amendment that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028, after his second and final term ends.
Geza and his supporters have not only opposed the prospect of a third Mnangagwa term but have also demanded the President’s immediate resignation, accusing him of incompetence, corruption, nepotism, and cronyism.
However, Geza’s outspoken stance has drawn the ire of the state. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has filed criminal charges against him.
Last Wednesday, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi issued a statement saying that Geza was wanted for questioning in connection with four separate criminal charges.
Geza faces allegations of theft under Section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act (Chapter 9: 23), related to the alleged theft and sale of three vehicles belonging to a complainant without consent.
He is also being charged with two counts of “Undermining the Authority of or Insulting the President” under Section 33 (2) (a) (ii) of the same Act.
Lastly, Geza faces a charge of “Incitement to Commit Public Violence” under Section 187 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act (Chapter 9: 23).
Nyathi further warned that anyone assisting Geza in evading police questioning would face arrest and prosecution.
Critics have raised concerns over the timing of the theft charges, suggesting that they could be politically motivated.
Some argue that Geza is being persecuted for challenging Mnangagwa, while others speculate that if the charges are genuine, then it proves that rogues and criminals are protected as long as they toe the party line.

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Geza, a war veteran, says he is not arrested or hiding. He criticizes President Mnangagwa and demands his resignation. Police charge him with theft, insulting the President, and incitement to violence. People who help him will also be arrested. Some think the charges are political. They believe Geza is targeted for speaking out against the President. Others say criminals are protected as long as they support the ruling party. Geza promises to hold a press conference to explain more.

"Bombshell" Geza Refutes Claims Of Arrest Or Hiding

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for war veteran Blessed Geza Runesu, also known as “Bombshell.”
In a statement released this Wednesday, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that Geza is wanted for questioning in connection with four separate criminal charges, which are detailed below:
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<li>Theft allegations as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23. The suspect stole and disposed three vehicles belonging to a complainant without his consent.</li>
<li>He is also facing two Counts of contravening Section 33 (2) (a) (ii) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, “Undermining the Authority of or Insulting the President.</li>
<li>One count of contravening Section 187 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chapter 9: 23, “Incitement to commit public violence”.</li>
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Nyathi warned that anyone found harbouring Geza or assisting him to evade police questioning will face arrest and prosecution.
He further urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631 or via WhatsApp at 0712 800197.

The police are looking for Blessed Geza, also known as "Bombshell," for many crimes. He stole three cars, insulted the President, and incited violence. If anyone helps him, they will get in trouble too. The police want information to catch him. If you know where he is, call the police to help.

War Veteran "Bombshell" Geza Wanted By ZRP On Multiple Criminal Charges

Outspoken war veteran Blessed “Bombshell” Geza has issued a stern warning to Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba, urging him not to shoot any Zimbabwean exercising their democratic right to demonstrate.
In an interview with HStv, Geza said that no one should be arrested for protesting and declared that war veterans would take action if the police resorted to such measures.
He stressed that the right to demonstrate is sacred, pointing out that countless Zimbabweans shed their blood and gave their lives to secure this fundamental freedom. Said Geza (via <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/dont-shoot-demonstrators-bombshell-geza-warns-police-chief/">The Mirror</a>):
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Be warned (Mutamba); if we hear there is anyone arrested for the enjoyment of his/her constitutional rights, you will see it. We will deal with you. If we also hear that there is anybody who has been shot for his/ her constitutional rights, the same rights which thousands sacrificed their lives for…
Don’t be used by anybody on the basis of your relationship or nepotism. I want to warn members of the security forces, in particular the Police.
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Geza also spoke out against the many roadblocks on Zimbabwe’s roads, warning Commissioner General Mutamba not to turn the country into a police state.
Geza is part of a group of war veterans who have openly opposed ZANU PF’s plans to change the Constitution and delay the 2028 elections, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030.

Blessed Geza, a war veteran, warned the police chief not to arrest or shoot peaceful protesters in Zimbabwe. He said protesters have the right to demonstrate, and the war veterans will take action if police use force. Geza also criticized too many roadblocks in the country and warned against turning Zimbabwe into a police state. He is against changing the Constitution to delay elections and keep President Mnangagwa in power. Geza wants everyone to respect people's rights and not abuse their power.

Geza Says War Veterans Will Respond If Police Use Force On Peaceful Demonstrators

Blessed Runesu Geza, an outspoken war veteran and ZANU PF central committee member, known as Bombshell, has distanced himself from an X account that issued a 10-day ultimatum to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign or face unspecified action.
On Sunday, Geza, accompanied by five other ex-combatants, held a press conference calling for Mnangagwa’s resignation, accusing him of corruption, nepotism, and tribalism, among other failures.
Following the press conference, an X account under the name Cde Blessed R Geza, created in November 2023, continued to criticize Mnangagwa.
One of the posts from this account issued a threat, giving Mnangagwa 10 days to resign. They wrote:
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We’re giving Emmerson 10 days to respond to issues we raised last Monday and his failure to will trigger serious consequences on him and his cartel of thieves surrounding him,we’ve the undoubted capacity to cause pandemonium and restore real order in Zimbabwe like never before.
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Geza, however, told <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200037698/geza-bombshell-disowns-ghost-x-account">NewsDay</a> that he believed the X account was created by State agents to damage his reputation and potentially set him up for arrest on charges of inciting public violence. He said:
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I don’t have an X account, I have never opened one and I don’t even know how to open it.
I know the State agents are behind this. They should know that I am more trained than them.
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A war veteran called Geza, known as Bombshell, said he has nothing to do with a social media account threatening the President of Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa. He held a press conference asking for the President's resignation due to corruption. An X account with his name was made and continued to criticize Mnangagwa, giving a 10-day ultimatum. Geza denies owning that account and thinks the government created it to frame him. He says he is more skilled than them.

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