Equatorial Guinea’s government has declared war on sexual misconduct within its ranks.
This comes in the wake of a series of explicit videos that leaked on social media, allegedly showing a senior finance ministry official engaging in sexual acts with multiple women—including some believed to be the wives of influential government figures—right in his office.
The fallout from the scandal, which began making headlines last week, has prompted authorities to take swift and decisive action to salvage the country’s reputation.
The leaked videos have raised serious questions about ethics and propriety among government officials, leading to a serious blow to the image of the nation under the long-standing rule of President Teodoro Obiang.
On Tuesday, Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue announced a set of stringent measures aimed at preventing further incidents of this nature.
These new regulations include the installation of security cameras in government offices and an increase in surveillance to ensure that judiciary and ministry officials remain on the straight and narrow.
“The executive is taking this decision following the videos of a sexual nature that have gone viral on social media in recent days and that denigrate the country’s image,” stated the government’s press office, in what amounts to a coordinated attempt to restore public integrity.
Reports indicate that during a raid linked to a separate corruption investigation at the finance official’s residence, authorities uncovered hundreds of amateur videos.
While the authenticity of these tapes has yet to be verified by independent sources, the disturbing nature of the content has caused local media outlets to speculate wildly about the implications of such behavior at the highest levels of power.
President Teodoro Obiang, who has held the title of the world’s longest-serving president for over 45 years, is facing increasing scrutiny as this scandal unfolds. With a population of around 1.7 million, the reputation of Equatorial Guinea—known for its significant oil reserves yet plagued by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses—is at a critical juncture.
