Tanzania, Jan. 10 -- The political situation is quickly charging as the country heads towards civic polls later this year and a general election next year. We have witnessed a number of utterances and actions meant to reshape the political climate in favour of various players.

Top in the political agenda discourse are the amendments to three laws that deal with election issues.

But, as people were busy debating the amendments that have already been tabled in parliament for review and approval, in a very troubling 'end of the year' statement, the Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, issued a statement that weighs heavily as we count days towards the general election next year.

In the statement, Premier Majaliwa declared his resolve to lobby...