Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a government officer from Equatorial Guinea, has sparked a massive uproar on social media after reports surfaced about his collection of over 400 videos featuring intimate encounters with women, many of whom are said to be married.
Engonga, who is currently under investigation for corruption, claimed that all the women in the videos consented to the recordings, asserting, “Many of the women asked me to record it. None of them were forced.”
The scandal erupted just days after Nigerian grandfather Bala Mohammed shared over 80 photos of his ex-lovers on Facebook, further igniting discussions around the ethics of consent and privacy in relationships.
According to sources, Engonga’s videos include encounters with women in high-ranking government positions, raising concerns about potential abuses of power and the implications for their families.
Allegations have emerged that Engonga also recorded encounters with his brother's wife, among others, including married women who were reportedly pregnant.
He defended his actions, stating, “All the women are mature; I recorded with their permission. Some even went and came back. They asked for more, and I was just having fun.”
The controversy deepened when authorities conducted a raid on his office as part of the corruption investigation, seizing his laptop, which contained the controversial recordings.
Engonga has threatened legal action against any women who claim they were not informed or who allege health risks associated with their encounters.
As of the latest reports, police have released Engonga from custody, and he is now returning home to his family.
The situation continues to evolve as public outrage grows, and discussions surrounding the ethics of consent and the responsibilities of individuals in positions of power take center stage in this unfolding story.