The Government of Equatorial Guinea has announced the suspension of Baltasar Ebang Engonga, politician and former head of his country's National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), which fights against corruption.
Previously, PREMIUM TIMES reported that numerous sex videos, reportedly more than 400, involving Mr. Engonga, the son of Baltasar Engonga Edjoo, the current president of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC), and numerous women.
The vice president of Equatorial Guinea, Teddy Nguema, in a statement published this Monday on his page X (formerly Twitter), also announced the immediate suspension of the women (agency staff) involved in the explicit videos, some of which were filmed in the offices. .
Nguema stated that the government is implementing strict measures against such acts, considering them a serious violation of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Law.
Today we are going to proceed with the immediate suspension of all officials who have had sexual relations in the offices of the country's ministries. The Government will take severe measures against these acts, since it constitutes a flagrant violation of the Code of Conduct and the…
– teddy nguema (@teonguema) November 4, 2024
He said: “Today we will proceed with the immediate suspension of all officials who have had sexual relations in the offices of the country's ministries. The Government will take severe measures against these acts since they constitute a flagrant violation of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Law.
“This action is a decisive step in our policy of zero tolerance towards behavior that undermines the integrity of the public service. Ethics and respect are fundamental in our administration and we will not allow irresponsible behavior to compromise public trust. Responsibility and professionalism must be the pillars of our work as servants of the State.”
CCTV in agency offices
The vice president also announced that the government had decided to install surveillance cameras in all offices of state agencies.
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In a statement posted on his X page on Tuesday, Nguema explained that this initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enforce public service laws and curb official misconduct.
He emphasized that the plan would improve law enforcement, strengthen accountability and demonstrate the administration's commitment to integrity amid growing demands for governance reform.
The Government will soon implement the installation of surveillance cameras in all offices of State bodies. We have taken this provision to ensure compliance with the law by officials and eradicate indecorous and illicit behavior. We will not admit… pic.twitter.com/RsKtR3ngB7
– teddy nguema (@teonguema) November 5, 2024
He said: “The government will soon install surveillance cameras in all state agency offices. We have taken this step to ensure compliance with public service laws and eradicate inappropriate and illegal behavior.
“We will not tolerate any actions that tarnish the integrity of our administration, and individuals involved in such practices will face strict action.”
Sexual prohibition
The vice president also announced a ban on sexual relations in the office and warned that any official caught engaging in such behavior would be fired.
He also highlighted that control mechanisms are already established, stating that “anyone who fails to comply with this rule will face a disciplinary process for inappropriate behavior and will be removed from their position.
“The ministries are solely and exclusively to carry out administrative tasks in favor of the development of the country. “It is prohibited to have sexual relations in the offices.”
Investigation
Furthermore, during a meeting this Monday with the president of the Supreme Court of Justice, Evuy Nguema Mikue; the Attorney General, Anatolio Nzang Nguema; and several members of the government led by Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, the vice president called for an investigation into the matter.
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Nguema stated that the investigation aims to clarify the facts and hold offenders accountable to preserve the dignity and reputation of the nation.
At the meeting, held at the People's Palace in Malabo, the vice president stressed that it is unacceptable for citizens to tarnish the image of the country with unseemly and illegal actions.