Wat-Not Staff
Authorities in Equatorial Guinea have launched a new crackdown on abuses at government agencies after a video surfaced online last week.
The video, which shows a senior bank executive making a mistake at work, has caused an uproar across the central African nation and attracted worldwide attention.
Nguema, vice president. Obiang Mangue acted quickly, ordering that measures be taken to prevent such incidents and protect the landscape.
Government Scandal Erupts After Video Leak
The issue came to light when several videos surfaced on the Internet, in which as it was reported, a high-ranking official from the ministry of finance was shown having sexual relations with several women whom it was claimed were family members of certain high-ranking officials as well.
According to local news reports, several hundreds of videos of similar nature were found in the home of the official during the investigation of the corruption related charges. The government has said that it regards such behavior as damaging to the country’s image and that it will commit itself to ensure that the culprits are punished.
In reply, Obiang Mangue hastened to declare that officials seen in the video will be placed on leave. This situation has caused an uproar in Equatorial Guinea, a country ruled by Teodoro Obiang for the last forty years. This has caused a public outcry about the operating culture of the government offices.
New Office Security Measures Ordered
On Tuesday, Vice President Obiang Mangue announced new security protocols designed to curb misconduct in public offices. The measures involve the installation of security cameras in all judiciary and ministry offices, along with an increase in internal oversight. Furthermore, those in charge of building security will face disciplinary measures if they allow these spaces to be misused.
These decisions were reached during urgent meetings with the Supreme Court, the attorney general, and other government officials.
The vice president stressed that the government is dedicated to restoring ethical standards in public offices and improving security to safeguard the nation’s reputation.
Reinforcing Public Office Standards in Equatorial Guinea
This situation has shown that the government is trying to maintain high ethical standards. The scandal happened when the government was working to reduce corruption and make itself more accountable.
Equatorial Guinea, with a population of 1.7 million, has faced issues with how the public sector is managed. This recent scandal highlights the government’s determination to address these problems directly.
This government, which has been in power for almost 45 years, hopes that these actions will improve public opinion. With better security and accountability, people will expect more professionalism from officials and a stronger commitment to integrity in Equatorial Guinea’s public sector.
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