Baltasar Engonga: Millie Odiambo and Kenyan Parliament React to Videos from Equatorial Guinea

Baltasar Engonga: Millie Odiambo and Kenyan Parliament React to Videos from Equatorial Guinea

  • Kenyan MP Millie Odhiambo has criticized Equatorial Guinean official Baltasar Engonga in Parliament after explicit videos allegedly involving him and over 400 women surfaced online
  • Engonga, now suspended by his government, is at the center of a scandal that has sparked intense debate on gender discrimination and public ethics
  • Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President announced the suspension of Engonga and implicated staff, citing violations of conduct laws

Members of Kenya's Parliament, led by Millie Odhiambo, have voiced strong reactions to a scandal surrounding Equatorial Guinean official Baltasar Ebang Engonga, following the release of explicit videos reportedly involving him with over 400 women.

Engonga, previously head of Equatorial Guinea's National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF), has been suspended amidst the fallout.

Baltasar Engonga and Millie Odhiambo
Millie Odiambo reacts to Baltasar Engonga videos. Photo credit: X/Chief Baltasar
Source: Twitter

In a parliamentary session, Odhiambo addressed the scandal, questioning the implications of such behavior.

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"Honorable members, I would like to make some comments about the case from Equatorial Guinea of a man [Baltasar Engonga] who has been with over 400 women," she stated. "Is he encouraging such bad behavior in this country? We cannot allow such bad behavior because it is discriminatory against women. It has shown that women can also do exactly the same thing."

See the video below:

Millie Odhiambo speaks out on Baltasar Engonga

Odhiambo, known for her outspoken stance on gender equality and social justice, seemed to reference issues involving the chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, linking them to broader themes of discrimination and misconduct.

Another member who spoke on the matter suggested skepticism over the videos' authenticity, remarking that it was "hilarious" to see the footage circulate on social media.

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Equatorial Guinea Suspends Baltasar Engonga Over Explicit Videos

Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teddy Nguema confirmed Engonga's suspension on X (formerly Twitter), condemning the explicit content filmed with government employees.

Nguema stated that all personnel involved in the explicit videos, including women staff members, face immediate suspension.

These actions, he clarified, are in line with strict enforcement of the nation’s Public Ethics Law and Code of Conduct.

Millie Odhiambo Criticizes Gender Discrimination

Odhiambo, a member of Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement, has served in Parliament since 2008. First nominated in 2007, she was later elected to represent the Suba North Constituency.

Often described as "controversial" in the Kenyan press, she has built a reputation for challenging social norms, advocating for gender equality, and addressing sensitive national issues directly.

Baltasar Engonga found with over 300 tapes

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Baltasar Engonga, the embattled CEO of Equatorial Guinea's National Agency for Financial Investigation, found himself at the center of attention after a throwback video surfaced online.

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The clip showed Engonga, a husband and father of six, dancing energetically at an event, drawing reactions from users on TikTok.

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Basit Jamiu (Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.