The government of Equatorial Guinea has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of its National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), after about 400 tapes with explicit content of his encounters with high-profile women were discovered during an investigation.
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President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo ordered Engonga’s dismissal following the disclosure of the intimate videos.
Citing Decree No. 118/2024, the dismissal was based on alleged misconduct in office and family and social behavior deemed incompatible with public office.
Engonga’s troubles began after videos of his intimate moments with some VIP ladies and his cousins were leaked online, generating significant controversy on social media
First Lady Constancia Mangue Obiang condemned Engonga’s actions during a meeting with Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue.
She called for immediate government intervention to uphold the dignity of Equatoguinean women and protect their privacy in the digital age.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the First Lady’s Press Office emphasized the need for proactive measures to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all women.