Political Reporter

Young people across Harare have vehemently rejected calls to support expelled former ZANU PF member Blessed Geza’s anticipated demonstrations, labelling the planned protests as economically disruptive and politically motivated.

In interviews with this publication, youths from various suburbs dismissed the demonstrations as a reckless ploy that would only bring instability, vowing not to be used as pawns in what they described as Geza’s personal vendetta.

Tafadzwa Moyo, a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Highfield, said the youth would not allow themselves to be manipulated into acts of violence.

"We are not fools. These demonstrations are not for us; they are for Geza’s own agenda. We won’t be used to commit treason, arson, or terrorism just because he has a political grudge. Zimbabwe’s future is more important than one man’s anger," Moyo declared.

His sentiments were echoed by many others who argued that protests would only worsen the country’s economic challenges rather than solve them.

Kudzai Chikomo, a university student from Mbare, urged Geza to seek peaceful solutions instead of inciting unrest.

"If he has a grievance, let him address it through proper channels—not by turning his personal issues into a national crisis. We need maturity, not chaos. The youth are tired of being used for political games," Chikomo said.

With young people making up nearly 60 percent of Zimbabwe’s population, many emphasised that their future was at stake and refused to let it be jeopardised by unnecessary unrest.

"We are the majority, and we refuse to let Geza ruin the progress we are making. Tomorrow is a day to work, to hustle, to build—not to waste time in the streets just to massage his political ego," said Tanaka Muzenda, a mechanic from Epworth.

Another youth, Farai Dube from Kuwadzana, questioned the timing of the protests, arguing that Zimbabweans were more focused on earning a living than engaging in destructive demonstrations.

"People are facing some challenges, yes, but burning tyres and blocking roads won’t put food on the table. Geza should find better ways to push his agenda instead of dragging desperate youths into trouble," Dube said.

The overwhelming rejection of Geza’s planned protests highlights growing frustration among Zimbabwe’s youth, who are increasingly wary of being

Many young people are choosing productivity over protest, signalling a clear message to political actors that the youth will no longer be tools for destabilisation.