Speaking on behalf of civil society activists, Gabriel Haba, president of the Citizen Action Brigade, expressed  indignation sparked by the ambassador's support; journalist Ibrahima Sory Barry posted about it for Aminata.com:
Akiongea kwa niaba ya wanaharakati wa mashirika ya kijamii, Gabriel Haba, Rais wa Brigedi ya Hatua za Kiraia, alielezea  hasira iliyoamshwa na balozi kwa kuunga mkono huko; mwanahabari Ibrahima Sory Barry aliandika katika mtandao wa Aminata.com: