Govt Restricts Use Of WhatsApp To Curb Sharing Of Sex Tapes Of Wives Of Ministers, VIPs

The government of Equatorial Guinea has restricted its citizens from using WhatsApp for downloading and sharing multimedia files over mobile data.

This decision came after the government instructed telecom providers to limit access to inappropriate content.

The situation arose from a scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, who is the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency. He was caught up in a controversy involving the spouses of important people. The scandal became public during a fraud investigation against Engonga, leading officials to search his home and office without warning. During this search, they found several CDs that contained recordings of his illicit meetings with married women.

Reports say there are over 400 videos showing interactions with well-known figures, including his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of the President, the wife of the Police Director General, and about 20 wives of ministers. These videos were reportedly recorded with consent but have been leaked online, drawing significant media attention.

Recently, a local news outlet, Ahora EG, reported that many citizens are upset about not being able to share photos, videos, and audio files using mobile data. As a result, they have had to rely on WiFi connections only.

One source mentioned, “Should an entire country pay for the actions of a few? The decision to restrict access to essential communication seems unfair and punishes thousands of users who rely on these platforms for work and education, as well as entertainment.”

The source continued, “In a world where digitalization is increasingly important, should we shut down our platforms because of a few individuals? Currently, users must depend solely on WiFi, which limits their ability to communicate and disrupts their daily lives.”

This issue has sparked a heated debate among the public, with many feeling that the government’s actions are more about control than improving communication. Another individual stated, “Is it really fair that everyone should suffer because of a few people? The authorities have not explained why these restrictions are in place or how long they will last. In times when communication is crucial, the lack of transparency increases citizens’ worries.”

Additionally, it was reported that the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea, Teddy Nguema, announced plans to install surveillance cameras in all government offices. This measure is part of ongoing efforts to ensure public service laws are followed and to combat misconduct among officials.

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