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Zimbabwe, President Mnangagwa, Blessed Geza and the drama of succession

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has faced criticism from within his Zanu-PF party.

The accusations evoked memories of the lead-up to the coup that toppled Robert Mugabe .

A man called " Blessless Geza , also known as " Bombshell ", launched a verbal offensive against the president.

He became angered when some within the party began pushing to change the country's laws to allow for a third term.

Zimbabweans feel they were used in the ousting of Mugabe and would not be brought out on the streets again for Zanu-PF's internal battles.

Even the war veterans do not represent a united front, Mr Zhangazha says.

Political analyst Alexander Rusero says the current grievances aired by the likes of Bombshell are prompted more by self-regard than public interest.