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Co Wives Fight Live on TV while Their Husband Is Sworn in as MP

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 4:51 PM by Kelly Lippke Marilynn Manuel

- Newly elected MP Moses Attan attended his swearing-in ceremony with his two wives, not knowing the awaiting drama

- The two women tussled to stand next to him as he was being sworn in on live TV

- Netizens found the altercation hilarious, with some of them dishing out advice to the legislator and his wives

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The embarrassing moment when a polygamous politicians’ two wives fought as he was being sworn in as newly elected MP was captured on camera.

Co-Wives Fight Live on TV while Their Husband Is Sworn in as MP — A polygamous MP's two wives tussled for a position next to him during his swearing-in. Photo: Discover Uganda.
Source: UGC

The incident happened in Uganda during the swearing in of members of the 11th parliament on May 19.

Footage taken during the ceremony showed the newly elected MP, Attan Okia Moses, arriving with his two wives in tow.

They proceeded to sanitise their hands as COVID-19 precaution measures stipulate before heading to the podium.

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With the Bible in one hand, the Soroti Municipality legislator was ready to take the oath of office moments before drama ensued.

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A video of the altercation showed the two women jostling to stand next to him. One of Attan's wives was standing next to him when the other came and insisted on taking her place.

Amid the altercation, the MP was spotted looking down, perhaps because he felt embarrassed.

Netizens reacted to the video urging Attan to pacify his two wives. Others suggested the women get along. Here are some of the reactions:

Mukamugema Florence:

"I can't get tired of watching this video. Laughter is killing me."

MO:

"If you allow yourself to be wife number two, you should always respect your number. Don't fight, be calm in all situations because that's what you chose."

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Birungi Stella:

"I can't stop laughing, banange. I have never seen anything like this."

Esther A:

"You can't put your house in order. How will you rule over Uganda?"

Emaasit Daniel

"Now I know who will be holding the MP’s ATM card."

Lukia Namutebi:

"Wonders shall never cease."

In other news, Briefly News reported that Makhumalo Mseleku is the third wife of one of the wealthiest actors of Mzansi Magic. Her husband, Musa Mseleku, is a former presenter at Ukhozi FM.

Makhumalo compromises and sacrifices a lot for her family to prosper. She helps in managing family businesses, and she is also a cast member of the best Mzansi Magic reality series, Uthando Nesthembu, where she acts alongside her co-wives and husband. The program educates masses about the good and bad sides of the polygamous lifestyle.

Musa currently acts in the Mzansi Magic telenovela, which is entitled Uthando Nesthembu. He also hosts a show on Mzansi Magic that is known as Mnakwethu. The show revolves around Isithembu, which is translated as polygamy.