Muswere Slams Geza as ‘Terrorist’ Over Shutdown Call, Urges Nation to Defy Protest
Information Minister Jenfan Muswere has launched a blistering attack on former Zanu PF member Blessed Geza, labeling him a ‘terrorist’ and accusing him of attempting to derail national progress through what he called ‘cyber terrorism.’
This follows Geza’s dramatic Saturday night call for a two-day nationwide shutdown on April 22 and 23 in protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration.
The ex-combatant, clad in military fatigues and speaking from an undisclosed location, implored Zimbabweans to stay home, halt business operations, and resist law enforcement if necessary.
“On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 22nd and 23rd of April 2025, everyone must stay home.
“We must shut down Zimbabwe completely. This is to send a strong message to Mnangagwa and his ‘zvigananda’,” Geza said.
“Shops and industries will not open and kombis will be parked. The police will not tear gas you, but if they ever come to you, you have the right to defend yourselves.”
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Muswere, addressing reporters during a press briefing Sunday, condemned the calls and dismissed Geza as an “enemy of progress.”
“We must remain united against cyber terrorism and enemies of progress.
“We have a responsibility to build our country. Zimbabweans should utilise the internet for development,” said Muswere.
“We should continue to ignore calls from unproductive charlatans and merchants of falsehoods who seek to reverse the gains of the liberation struggle through demonisation of Zimbabwe’s image, its people and leadership through misinformation and malice.”
Geza’s call comes after his March 31 protest fizzled out, marked only by sporadic skirmishes in Harare and a low turnout.
Despite that, he doubled down Saturday night, promising the release of the 95 protesters arrested during the March action, along with HSTV journalist Blessed Mhlanga.
Geza remains a fugitive, wanted by police since early February.
His latest appearance online appears to be part of a growing digital campaign against Mnangagwa’s leadership.
President Mnangagwa, in his 45th Independence Day celebrations speech in Gokwe on Friday also took a swipe at social media agitators, urging citizens to reject online incitement.
Geza, however, insists that Mnangagwa’s days are numbered.
“The writing is on the wall,” he declared.
