Equatorial Guinea's First Lady, Constancia Mangue Obiang, has voiced her strong condemnation over the sex scandal involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF). Engonga was dismissed from his post after explicit videos of him with multiple women circulated widely online, sparking public outrage.
In a meeting with Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue on November 6, 2024, Mrs. Obiang expressed her disgust at the scandal and raised concerns about its damaging effects on the reputation of Equatoguinean women. She emphasized the need for immediate government action to address the situation and protect the dignity of women in the country, particularly in the digital age where personal privacy is increasingly vulnerable.
The First Lady, speaking through her office's official Facebook page, highlighted the government's progress in advancing gender equality, but stressed that proactive measures are necessary to prevent such incidents. She called for stronger protections against violations of privacy and a safer, more respectful environment for women across the nation.
Prime Minister Osa Nsue acknowledged the gravity of the issue and emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual privacy, noting that the government is considering stronger privacy laws in response to the scandal. He also pointed out that the government’s efforts would include a combination of legislation, education, and social awareness to address the growing challenge of inappropriate content on digital platforms.
The discussion underscored the need for a coordinated approach to tackle privacy issues in the digital era, aiming to prevent similar scandals in the future. The First Lady and the Prime Minister concluded the meeting by expressing a joint commitment to restoring public trust in the nation's institutions and ensuring the protection of Equatoguinean women’s rights and dignity.
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