War Veterans Demand Accountability from Tagwirei Amid Corruption Allegations

Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a close associate of President Mnangagwa, is facing serious allegations from war veterans, notably Blessed Geza, accusing him of corruption and monopolizing key economic sectors. Geza warns that unless Tagwirei reconsiders his actions, he may face significant retaliatory measures. The underlying issues involve extensive corruption within the Mnangagwa administration, framed as cronyism that undermines Zimbabwe’s economic integrity and progress.

Kudakwashe Tagwirei, an ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has faced criticism from war veterans, particularly from Blessed “Bombshell” Geza, who accuses him of monopolizing essential economic sectors for corrupt purposes. These accusations highlight internal conflicts within the ruling party and suggest that Tagwirei has exploited his close ties to Mnangagwa to further corrupt activities through key government projects.

Geza has issued a stern warning to Tagwirei, stating that the war veterans are prepared to take decisive action against him. Geza expressed profound dissatisfaction with Tagwirei’s actions, emphasizing, “We did not go to war so that you could monopolise corrupt contracts. We are going to deal with you decisively—mark my words—and thoroughly. By the time Mnangagwa leaves power, Zimbabwe will be a shell, and this is totally unacceptable. We cannot accept that.”

Tagwirei stands accused of securing numerous government contracts through intermediaries, including a lucrative deal for the construction of the Mbudzi Interchange flyover. His business interests extend into mining and he holds a substantial position in the fuel sector. Furthermore, he leads the Command Agriculture programme and chairs the Land Tenure Implementation Committee.

The integrity of Tagwirei’s business dealings has also been called into question; his company, Sakunda Holdings, was involved in the disappearance of $3 billion from the Ministry of Agriculture from 2017 to 2018. This has led to sanctions imposed on him by the United States, which claims that he supports high-level government officials engaged in corruption.

Geza articulated a growing concern regarding the extent of corruption under Mnangagwa’s regime, attributing it largely to cronyism. He noted that, “Corruption in Mnangagwa’s government has become a cancer in this country. Mnangagwa has continued to deploy his cronies to milk this country dry. We fought for economic emancipation and the equitable distribution of resources. But, on the contrary, Mnangagwa is stopping at nothing to take everything away from the country.”

In summary, Kudakwashe Tagwirei faces significant backlash over allegations of corruption and monopolization of key economic sectors in Zimbabwe. Blessed Geza’s warnings serve as a call to action against what is perceived as rampant cronyism and corruption under the leadership of President Mnangagwa. The implications of these issues highlight a growing dissatisfaction among war veterans regarding the state of national governance and economic sanity.

Original Source: www.newzimbabwe.com