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Swaziland government has denounced rumor making the round that King Mswati III ordered the judgment of anybody that fails to marry more than one wife

Mouthpiece NG reports that the Swaziland government is reacting to the recent story widely circulated by media users that the King Mswati III of Swaziland has declared in Mbabane Swaziland that one will from June 2019 be required to marry at least two or more wives or be jailed if they fail to do so.

The king who has 15 wives and 25 children, while his father and predecessor has more than 70 wives and 150+ children, was quoted saying that there are more women than men in Swaziland which he says is a very serious problem for a country, which is known to be full of virgins.

As such, men from Swaziland are required and expected to take more wives so that every woman gets a husband.

“King Mswati was also reported to have called for all men in the country to marry at least five wives and the government assured the men that it would pay for the marriage ceremonies and buy houses for them.

The report also says; King Mswati warned that any man or woman who opposes the decision “will face a life sentence”.

Reacting, the Swaziland government denounced the rumor, saying the current dispatch titled ‘Marry more wives or face jail’ quoting the King, and all other related reports, are not only an insult to the Monarchy and the culture of Eswatini but a disgrace to journalism.

The Swaziland government in a statement published by Swazi Observer, spokesperson to the government, Percy simelane said the government will continue to appeal to morality, responsible behavior and professionalism among journalists and indeed, the general public.

“The current dispatch titled” Marry more wives or face jail “quoting the King, and all other related reports, are not only an insult to the Monarchy and the culture of Eswatini but a disgrace to journalism.

His Majesty has not made any pronouncement to that effect as it has never been raised by Emaswati. “We want to continue to appeal for morality, responsible behavior, and professionalism among journalists and the general public with access to social media.

It would be unfortunate if journalism and social media turned into character assassination platforms and springboards to ridiculous individuals and leaders.

“The latest dispatch is attributed to the Zambian Observer newspaper and we continue to demand that the newspaper produces the supposed statement allegedly issued by the King and retract this insult,” Simelane said.