By GhanaNewsPage 
Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teddy Nguema, has announced a plan to install surveillance cameras across all government offices to strengthen accountability and combat official misconduct. This sweeping measure, shared in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), aims to enforce compliance with public service laws and discourage unethical behavior.
The decision follows a scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency, who was arrested after allegedly recording over 400 sex tapes with the wives of prominent individuals. The tapes were discovered during a search by ANIF officials as part of a fraud investigation, uncovering CDs with explicit footage from Engonga’s interactions with married women.
In his announcement, Nguema emphasized the government’s commitment to transparency and the enforcement of ethical standards. “We have taken this measure to ensure compliance with laws for public officials and to eliminate improper and illicit conduct,” the Vice President stated.
This surveillance initiative is expected to deter actions that could erode public trust, with strict repercussions promised for any breaches caught on camera. “We will not tolerate any misconduct that damages the integrity of our administration. Those involved in such acts will face severe consequences,” he added.
While the government views the policy as a step towards reform, reactions have been mixed. Some public sector employees and human rights advocates have expressed concerns over potential privacy implications. The specific timeline and scope of the surveillance installation remain pending, but officials have reassured the public that the initiative aligns with legal frameworks focused on enhancing governance and protecting public resources.
In a related statement, Nguema noted that any officials engaging in sexual activity within government offices would face immediate suspension, describing such behavior as a clear violation of the Code of Conduct and Public Ethics Law. “This action underscores our zero-tolerance policy against behavior that compromises public service integrity,” he said. “Responsibility and professionalism must be the foundation of our work as state servants.”
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