King Mswati III, the King of Swaziland, has issued an order requiring men to marry at least five women or face imprisonment.
The King issued a proclamation encouraging all men in the country to marry at least five wives, promising that the government would pay for the weddings and buy them homes.
Any man or woman who rejects the decision “shall receive a life sentence,” according to King Mswati.
According to IHarare, the directive is to ensure that every woman finds a husband since it is believed that more males taking wives will assist women find spouses.
The monarch highlighted that Swaziland has more women than men, which he described as a major concern for a country known for its virgins.
According to reports, the decision was made due to an increase in the number of virgins and a lack of men in the country.
King Mswati has 15 women and 25 children, compared to his father’s and predecessor’s 70 wives and 150 children.
