The public outrage has surprised many, given opposition parties are rather weak in the casino city and major mainstream media outlets are pro-government mouthpieces and sponsored by the government. 
Hasira ya watu hao iliwashangaza wengi, hasa ikizingatiwa kuwa vyama vya upinzani vinaonekana kuwa bado dhaifu kwenye mji huo na pia kwa vile vyombo vingi vya habari vinaonekana kushambikia serikali kwa kuwa vinapokea ruzuku ya serikali.