Whist researching Twitter/X for a support letter for one of our members, I came, perchance, upon the [litteral] death bed message (24hours ago) of Blessed Geza
Full Message:
Fellow Zimbabweans,
I come to you at this unusual hour, my heart heavy with sorrow. I am in pain that I might not see the new Zimbabwe after Emmerson, but I take solace in the hope that you will continue the faith for a free and prosperous nation - the Zimbabwe I fiercely fought for.
I have walked a difficult path, one filled with pain and sacrifice. Like many of you, I joined this struggle at a tender age. We fought fierce battles, and the memories of our dear comrades who fell to the enemy’s guns and bombs still haunt us. But this did not deter us; it fortified our resolve. Each of us hoped to witness a better Zimbabwe, one where every dream counted. The colonial system was oppressively and socially, economically, and politically discriminatory, The oppressors stole our dignity, our humanity, and our livelihoods.
We bled to reclaim what was rightfully ours, our dignity, identity, and humanity. I salute all the heroes of our liberation struggle, both alive and departed. To those who gave their lives, let me assure you: you did not die in vain. Your aspirations will soon be realised. When we recognised that Mugabe had betrayed the covenant forged in our battle for this country, we made the decision to remove him in November 2017, filled with hope for a government that would correct those wrongs.
I have since apologised for my role in that removal.
Yet, what followed has been a nightmare. Mnangagwa has fared even worse, completely neglecting the values we fought for. As Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said, we fought for a country where everyone has a place at the table. Yet today, we witness unprecedented levels of corruption, with Emmerson, his sons, and a select few like Kuda Tagwirei, Wicknell Chivhayo, and Scott Sakupwanya pillaging our nation. The Zviganandas have captured the State. They are robbing this country dry. They are stealing from you, from your children, and from your future.
We are witnessing a collapse of public institutions, cronyism, and nepotism like we’ve never seen before. Last year, I exposed their corrupt activities and called for collective action to remove Emmerson from power. But shamefully, using surrogates like Ziyambi Ziyambi and Virginia Mabhiza, he seeks to reward himself with more years to loot our land dry. This will never happen. I vow to fight this from the grave. Vana Ziyambi muchamhanya chete.
As I reflect on my journey, my heart aches, not from despair, but from overwhelming hope that you, the people of Zimbabwe, will unite to reclaim our land from the self-serving and corrupt leaders of today. In a nation rich in potential and mineral wealth, I have seen many of you break down in despair. We have suffered under the weight of betrayal, and yet, we have risen in defiance. Our dream is within reach.
Brothers, sisters, comrades, and friends, the path we have walked together is paved with tears. Last year, as I stood before you, I proclaimed, “We will not rest until those who loot our resources are brought to justice!” Those words were not mere rhetoric; they reflected our collective pain and yearning for freedom.
I have demanded that our leaders understand the burdens you bear, the hunger, the heartbreak, the dreams deferred. We cannot allow the thieves in power to rob us of our future. With each shout against corruption, I felt the spirit of our fallen heroes rise within us, urging us to reclaim our birthright. As Vice President Chiwenga wisely warned,
“A nation that allows corruption to flourish is doomed to fail.”
Our fight is against Emmerson and his corrupt cabal; we must not allow them to crush our spirits. Together, we hold the power to demand change and ignite a new world for our children. As I speak to you now, I feel my energy sapping; I might not be here tomorrow, next week, or next month. Yet, I will be gratified, knowing I fought a noble war and that you will carry it forward to remove Emmerson and end the plunder of our country.