Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teddy Nguema, has announced plans to install surveillance cameras in all government offices.
This comprehensive measure is part of a broader effort to enforce public service laws and curb misconduct among officials.
It was previously reported that Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, was arrested after allegedly recording over 400 sex tapes involving the wives of prominent figures in the country.
The scandal came to light during a fraud investigation into the 54-year-old economist. ANIF officials, conducting an unannounced search of his home and office, discovered numerous CDs that exposed his affairs with multiple married women.
The CCTV initiative, announced in a post on X on Tuesday, highlights the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
“We implemented this measure to ensure adherence to laws governing public officials and to eliminate improper and illicit behavior,” the post stated.
This new surveillance policy is intended to discourage actions that could erode public trust and the ethical standards required of public servants.
Authorities have made it clear that any violation caught on camera will be met with severe repercussions.
“We will not admit any fault that denigrates the integrity of our administration, and those who engage in these practices will face drastic measures,” it continued.
The Equatorial Guinea government stressed that this measure is essential for fostering accountability, though it has sparked mixed reactions among public sector employees and human rights advocates.
Some officials see it as a positive step toward reform, while others are concerned about potential privacy issues. Details on the rollout timeline and the full extent of surveillance are yet to be specified.
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Nonetheless, the government assured that the initiative complies with current legal frameworks focused on strengthening governance and protecting public resources.
The Equatorial Guinea Vice President stated that installing surveillance systems in state offices demonstrates a firm stance against corruption and misconduct, representing a key step in promoting transparency and trust within the public sector.
“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.
Earlier, the VP on Monday announced that the government will immediately suspend any officials involved in sexual relations within ministry offices, as it violates the Code of Conduct and Public Ethics Law.
This decisive action, he said, reinforces a zero-tolerance policy towards behaviour that undermines public service integrity.
“Today we will proceed with the immediate suspension of all officials who have had sexual relations in the offices of the country’s ministries.
“Equatorial Guinea 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 behaviours that undermine the integrity of the public service.
“Ethics and respect are fundamental in our administration, and we will not allow irresponsible behaviour to compromise public trust.
“Responsibility and professionalism must be the pillars of our work as servants of the state.”
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