Several media quoted Zitto Kabwe, leader of the opposition party ACT-Wazalendo, who already back in August 2017 criticized the proposed amendment of the act, predicting it may undermine political rights.
Vyombo kadhaa vya habari vimemnukuu Zitto Kabwe, kiongozi wa chama cha upinzani ACT-Wazalendo, ambaye  mwezi Agosti 2017 alinukuliwa akikosoa mabadiliko hayo ya sheria, akidai kuwa yangefifiisha haki za kisiasa nchini humo.