Mutsvangwa seeks national hero status for Blessed Runesu Geza

A hero status suggestion just split ZANU PF down the middle after a war veteran died under a cloud of treason charges.

Mutsvangwa backs hero status

• Christopher Mutsvangwa publicly pushed for Blessed Runesu Geza’s recognition.
• ZANU-PF structures reportedly erupted over his stance.
• Mutsvangwa credited Geza’s liberation war contribution.
• He claimed Geza’s health clouded his judgment against Mnangagwa.

Geza’s exile and legal troubles

• Blessed Runesu Geza died in a South African hospital.
• Authorities were pursuing him over protest-related treason allegations.
• Self-imposed exile followed calls for mass demonstrations.
• More than a dozen activists remain jailed over unrest.

MEF rejects the proposal

• Movement for Economic Freedom blasted the hero idea.
• Agripa Guti said Geza disqualified himself through anti-government actions.
• Guti argued illegal protest calls undercut liberation ideals.
• The youth affiliate declared it is not mourning him.

Vision 2030 loyalty battle

• Supporters of Vision 2030 framed Geza as destabilizing.
• MEF insisted hero status demands alignment with current values.
• Guti labeled him a distraction from national goals.
• The organization reaffirmed backing for Emmerson Mnangagwa.