Equatorial Guinea to install surveillance cameras in public offices amid top official sextape scandal

Teddy Nguema, Equatorial Guinea‘s Vice President, on Tuesday announced an extensive plan to install surveillance cameras in all state offices to combat misconduct and ensure strict adherence to public service laws.

The initiative, which was disclosed via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter marks a significant push toward greater transparency and accountability within the country’s public sector.

“We have taken this measure to ensure compliance with the law on public officials and to eradicate improper and illicit behavior,” the post read.

This development comes after the sextape of Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, Baltasar Engonga with over 400 women, include encounters with high-profile individuals, such as his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of the President of Equatorial Guinea, the Director General of Police’s wife, and about 20 of the country’s ministers’ wives, among others was uncovered.

The tapes were reportedly discovered during a surprise search as part of a fraud investigation.

Authorities say the new surveillance initiative is designed to deter similar behaviour and maintain the ethical standards expected from public officials.

The administration has made it clear that any official found in violation will face severe consequences. “We will not admit any fault that denigrates the integrity of our administration, and those who engage in these practices will face drastic measures,” the Vice President stated.

The VP noted that installing surveillance systems in state offices signals a resolute stand against corruption and misconduct, marking a pivotal step in fostering an atmosphere of transparency and trust within public service.

“The government will soon implement the installation of surveillance cameras in all offices of state bodies. We have taken this measure to ensure compliance with the law on public officials and to eradicate improper and illicit behaviour. We will not admit any fault that denigrates the integrity of our administration and those who engage in these practices will face drastic measures,” the post translated from Spanish by Google Translate read.