I doubt Blessed Geza really has the army on his side for his March 31 protest. The truth is simple - the military stays tight with Zanu-PF. Mnangagwa picked former general Constantino Chiwenga as his deputy, showing how close these ties run. Since 2017, army leaders have stood firmly behind Mnangagwa.
Remember when they brought out tanks against protesters in 2018? They crushed those election demonstrations fast. Sure, Geza fought in the liberation war, but that history means little against current power structures. He calls his event an "uprising" instead of a protest, but tough talk alone won't sway generals.
Military leaders care about keeping their position, not old battle friendships. War veterans did matter once - they even helped Mnangagwa push Mugabe out. But current army bosses enjoy major perks under this government. They won't risk their comfortable lives supporting Geza's risky plan.
The government already searches for Geza to arrest him for stirring trouble. If any real military support existed, we would see soldiers refusing orders or signs of division. Nothing like that has happened. Maybe some older veterans will join him, especially with teachers planning strikes on March 28 and crazy inflation hurting everyone's pockets.
But expecting the army to switch sides? That seems unrealistic. They remain deeply connected to the ruling party. Geza will likely face harsh treatment rather than find allies among today's military leadership. Am I missing anything important about this situation?
Remember when they brought out tanks against protesters in 2018? They crushed those election demonstrations fast. Sure, Geza fought in the liberation war, but that history means little against current power structures. He calls his event an "uprising" instead of a protest, but tough talk alone won't sway generals.
Military leaders care about keeping their position, not old battle friendships. War veterans did matter once - they even helped Mnangagwa push Mugabe out. But current army bosses enjoy major perks under this government. They won't risk their comfortable lives supporting Geza's risky plan.
The government already searches for Geza to arrest him for stirring trouble. If any real military support existed, we would see soldiers refusing orders or signs of division. Nothing like that has happened. Maybe some older veterans will join him, especially with teachers planning strikes on March 28 and crazy inflation hurting everyone's pockets.
But expecting the army to switch sides? That seems unrealistic. They remain deeply connected to the ruling party. Geza will likely face harsh treatment rather than find allies among today's military leadership. Am I missing anything important about this situation?
