Equatorial Guinea's Vice President Teddy Nguema has ordered surveillance cameras in all state offices to enforce public service ethics and prevent misconduct. This decision follows a scandal involving compromising videos of a high-ranking official, prompting a crackdown on unethical behavior in government offices. Penalties for violations will be severe.
Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teddy Nguema has announced the upcoming installation of surveillance cameras across state offices, aiming to uphold public service ethics and curb misconduct. This move follows an investigation that uncovered over 300 compromising videos involving Baltasar, a high-ranking official, in encounters with multiple women, including high-profile individuals. The recordings, which were shared online, have caused significant concern about the integrity of public officials.
Nguema emphasized that the surveillance initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency, adding that officials found violating the public trust will face strict penalties. The Vice President’s translated statement highlighted the government’s zero-tolerance stance on unethical conduct within state offices, including suspensions for those involved in inappropriate behavior at work.
The newly implemented measures are also meant to restore public confidence in the government and reinforce ethical standards. Nguema’s statement warned that violations would attract severe consequences, including suspensions for officials engaging in inappropriate relations within government buildings.
While the initiative has received mixed reactions, with some officials supporting the reform and others voicing privacy concerns, Nguema has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to integrity, professionalism, and respect.
