LUDZIDZINI: “I don’t expect disputes or any questioning after ‘blessing’ these Chiefs, my word is final”.
These were the sentiments of King Mswati, an absolute Monarch when addressing newly appointed traditional leaders for various Chiefdoms, he was speaking at Ludzidzini Palace on Wednesday.
“The ‘blessing’ of these Chiefs marks the final stage, even those who were hoping to be appointed must know that once the King has spoken,its final. NeNkhosi ngeke ikhulume ngemaphimbo lamanyenti, kutsi namuhla ikhuluma itsi, kuyasa ikhuluma itsi, ikhuluma kanye nje kube sekuphelile bekunene,” said the King.
Mswati rules eSwatini as an absolute Monarch, his decisions cannot be challenged even in a court of law.
The King allegedly manipulated the Constitution to place himself above the law.
King Mswati.