Equatorial Guinea has announced the suspension of all officials found to have engaged in sexual relations within government ministry offices.
This decision was made public on Monday by Vice-President Teodoro Nguema, who stated on social media platform X that the government would implement “severe measures” against such conduct.
“Today, we will proceed with the immediate suspension of all officials who have had sexual relations in the offices of the country’s ministries,” Nguema declared. “The Government will take severe measures against these acts, as they constitute a flagrant violation of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Law.”
He emphasized that this action is part of a broader policy of zero tolerance towards behaviors that compromise the integrity of public service. “Ethics and respect are fundamental in our administration, and we will not allow irresponsible behavior to compromise public trust,” he asserted. “Responsibility and professionalism must be the pillars of our work as servants of the State.”
In a follow-up announcement on Tuesday, Nguema revealed plans to install surveillance cameras in all government offices to ensure compliance with laws governing public officials.
“We have taken this measure to ensure compliance with the law on public officials and to eradicate improper and illicit behavior,” he explained.
“We will not admit any fault that denigrates the integrity of our administration, and those who engage in these practices will face drastic measures.”
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