Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teddy Nguema, has announced a major move to install surveillance cameras in all state offices.
This plan aims to enforce strict public service rules and stop improper actions by officials.
The announcement follows a recent scandal involving the Director General of the country’s National Financial Investigation Agency, Baltasar Engonga. He was reportedly caught with over 400 sex tapes featuring wives of well-known people in Equatorial Guinea. The tapes were found by investigators during a fraud inquiry at Engonga’s home and office.
In a statement shared online, the Vice President said the camera installation will support “transparency and accountability” in the government. According to him, this measure is crucial to make sure officials follow the rules and avoid any bad 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,” he warned.
This move has caused mixed reactions among public workers and rights advocates. Some support the cameras as a way to improve standards, while others worry it could invade their privacy.
The government has not yet given a full timeline or specific details on how the surveillance will be set up. However, they assure that the project follows existing laws and aims to strengthen accountability in the public sector.
In addition, the Vice President stated that any official found engaging in sexual acts within government offices will be suspended immediately. He explained that such behaviour goes against the country’s Code of Conduct and Public Ethics Law, showing that the government is serious about maintaining public trust.
With these measures, Equatorial Guinea’s leadership is making it clear that professionalism and ethics are essential for all state workers.
