Engonga“According to Decree No. 118/2024, dated 4th November, the dismissal was due to “irregularities committed in the exercise of his functions, as well as inappropriate family and social conduct for the performance of public duties.”Engonga was on Friday shown in a viral video handcuffed on both hands and legs during a court appearance.
A French online blog, Afrikmatin, reported that Engonga, was subsequently chained and transferred to Malabo Central Prison and faces charges of corruption and embezzlement.
Another online newspaper UGStandard, also reported that the sex tapes began circulating on social media while Engonga was already held at Malabo’s notorious Black Beach Prison on charges of embezzling public funds, as reported by state television, TVGE.
In a fact-checking report published Wednesday, Dubawa verified that Engonga had indeed been taken into custody on corruption charges and is currently being held in Black Beach Prison.
