Equatorial Guinea has taken a bold step to tackle misconduct in public office, suspending officials involved in sexual activities within ministry premises. Vice President Teodoro Nguema announced the decision on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), warning of “severe measures” against such behavior.
The move comes after a scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, who was arrested for allegedly recording over 400 sex tapes with married women.
Nguema emphasized that the government will not tolerate behavior that undermines public service integrity. “Ethics and respect are fundamental in our administration, and we will not allow irresponsible behavior to compromise public trust,” he stated.
To ensure compliance, the government will install surveillance cameras in all offices. Nguema explained, “We have taken this measure to ensure compliance with the law on public officials and to eradicate improper and illicit behavior”.
This decisive action reinforces Equatorial Guinea’s commitment to transparency and accountability. While some officials view it as a positive step, others raise concerns about potential privacy implications.
