Mercy360 Blog of Monday, 2 December 2024
Source: Mercy Mensah
Equatorial Guinea's First Lady, Constancia Mangue Nsue Okomo, has publicly condemned the explicit videos of Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), that have been circulating on social media ¹. The videos, which show Ebang Engonga in intimate encounters with several women, have sparked widespread outrage and damaged the dignity of Equatoguinean women, according to the First Lady.
The controversy has also raised concerns about digital-age privacy and the role of institutions in upholding fundamental rights. The government is now exploring ways to strengthen privacy laws and personal data protection to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Mangue Nsue emphasized the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment for women, and called for responsible handling of the matter to prevent further damage to the dignity of Equatoguinean women ². The First Lady also met with Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua to discuss strategies for preventing similar incidents in the future.
The case has ignited a broader debate about the impact of technology on privacy and the role of institutions in protecting fundamental rights. As the government explores ways to strengthen privacy laws, the controversy surrounding Ebang Engonga's videos serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding digital privacy and upholding the dignity of individuals .