Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teddy Nguema has announced plans to install surveillance cameras across all state offices.

This extensive initiative aims to enforce public service regulations and curb misconduct among officials.

The Nation reported that during an investigation by the country’s security authorities for alleged fraud, over 300 tapes of Baltasar, showing encounters with multiple women, including some married were recovered and circulating online.

The videos reportedly include encounters with high-profile individuals, such as his brother’s wife, his cousin and the sister of the President of Equatorial Guinea.

Announced in an X post on Tuesday, the CCTV initiative highlights the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, according to Nguema.

“We have taken this measure to ensure compliance with the law on public officials and to eradicate improper and illicit behaviour,” it reads.

The newly implemented surveillance policy is designed to prevent actions that could erode public trust and the ethical standards expected of public officials.

Authorities have stated that any infractions captured on camera will face strict penalties.

“We will not admit any fault that denigrates the integrity of our administration, and those who engage in these practices will face drastic measures,” it continued.

The government maintains that this surveillance policy is essential for fostering accountability, though reactions among public sector employees and human rights advocates are mixed.

While some officials see it as a positive move towards reform, others express concerns over privacy issues. Details on the rollout timeline and the full extent of surveillance remain unspecified.

However, the government has affirmed that the initiative complies with existing legal frameworks intended to enhance governance and protect public resources.

Vice President Teddy Nguema emphasized that installing surveillance systems in state offices signals a firm commitment to combating corruption and misconduct, marking a significant step toward building a transparent and trustworthy public service environment.

“The government will soon implement the installation of surveillance cameras in all offices of state bodies. We have taken this measure to ensure compliance with the law on public officials and to eradicate improper and illicit behaviour. We will not admit any fault that denigrates the integrity of our administration and those who engage in these practices will face drastic measures,” the post translated from Spanish by Google Translate read.

On Monday, the Vice President announced that officials found engaging in sexual relations within ministry offices will face immediate suspension, as this conduct breaches the Code of Conduct and Public Ethics Law.

He emphasized that this firm action underscores a zero-tolerance stance against behaviors that compromise the integrity of public service.

“Today we will proceed with the immediate suspension of all officials who have had sexual relations in the offices of the country’s ministries.

“The government will take severe measures against these acts since they constitute a flagrant violation of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Law.

“This action is a decisive step in our policy of zero tolerance towards behaviours that undermine the integrity of the public service.

“Ethics and respect are fundamental in our administration, and we will not allow irresponsible behaviour to compromise public trust.

“Responsibility and professionalism must be the pillars of our work as servants of the state.”