The government is worried after war veteran Blessed Geza asked for a national shutdown to force President Mnangagwa to resign. Geza posted a video on YouTube on Saturday telling people to stay home on Tuesday and Wednesday. He says the president runs a corrupt government and that Mnangagwa supporters want to extend his term past 2028 despite public promises not to seek more time.
Information Minister Muswere called Geza a comedian and a madman. He told people to ignore these shutdown calls from cyber terrorists. He warned these troublemakers that their time was running out. Geza already caused problems with earlier protest calls in March. That earlier action made those pushing for term extensions pause their plans.
Geza believes staying home peacefully is better than risking violent reactions from authorities. The opposition group CCC backs his fight against corruption and changing the Constitution. The labor group ZCTU said they would ask members about joining, but noted workers feel unhappy with the worsening conditions since 2017. Police increased their presence as the shutdown dates approached.
Information Minister Muswere called Geza a comedian and a madman. He told people to ignore these shutdown calls from cyber terrorists. He warned these troublemakers that their time was running out. Geza already caused problems with earlier protest calls in March. That earlier action made those pushing for term extensions pause their plans.
Geza believes staying home peacefully is better than risking violent reactions from authorities. The opposition group CCC backs his fight against corruption and changing the Constitution. The labor group ZCTU said they would ask members about joining, but noted workers feel unhappy with the worsening conditions since 2017. Police increased their presence as the shutdown dates approached.
