Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has officially removed Baltasar Ebang Engonga from his role as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF).
This follows his imprisonment on corruption charges and involvement in a highly publicized scandal over explicit videos.
The presidential decrees were issued on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Taking over the position is Zenón Obiang Obiang Avomo, a seasoned legal professional who previously served as a magistrate at the Court of Accounts of Equatorial Guinea.
Obiang Avomo holds a law degree from the National University of Equatorial Guinea (UNGE) and brings extensive experience across several high-level government roles.
His career includes positions as Magistrate Judge in Malabo, Director General of Contract and Market Studies at the Ministry of Finance, General Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Planning, and General Secretary of Mines, Industry, and Energy.
The government’s swift action to appoint Obiang Avomo aims to restore confidence in ANIF as it navigates through the aftermath of the recent scandal.