Equatorial Guinea's government has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga, head of the National Financial Investigation Agency, after the release of explicit videos involving him and prominent women. The scandal has sparked widespread criticism, with First Lady Constancia Mangue Obiang calling for immediate action to protect the nation's dignity and safeguard women's image.
The Equatorial Guinea government has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga, head of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), following the release of explicit videos involving Engonga and several high-profile women, sparking a major scandal.
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo issued the dismissal through Decree No. 118/2024, citing misconduct and behavior incompatible with Engonga's public role. Nearly 400 leaked tapes have drawn public outrage, especially due to the involvement of VIP women, including relatives. First Lady Constancia Mangue Obiang condemned Engonga’s actions, expressing her concern about the incident's impact on the dignity of Equatoguinean women.
She urged the government to take immediate steps to protect the nation's image and uphold women’s dignity, meeting with Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue to discuss strategies.
This scandal has triggered public demands for stronger accountability measures within the government, as officials face mounting pressure to restore public confidence in leadership integrity.
