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"Why You Shouldn't Watch Baltasar Engonga's Leaked Tapes": Nigerian Mum Warns Amid Scandal

By Achimi Muktar

As the scandal surrounding Baltasar Engonga, a high-ranking government official from Equatorial Guinea, continues to make waves, a Nigerian mum has taken to social media to issue a stern warning: don’t watch the leaked tapes. The official is currently embroiled in controversy after explicit videos featuring him and over 300 women surfaced online, leading to his arrest.

In a viral Facebook post, Ada Ujaligwa, a concerned Nigerian mother, urged people to resist the temptation to view the clips, explaining the spiritual and emotional dangers that come with watching such content. Her post has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with many echoing her sentiments.

"Guard Your Eyes, Guard Your Soul"

Ada Ujaligwa’s heartfelt message quickly gained attention as she cautioned against exposing oneself to content that could "defile the heart and soul." Stressing the importance of self-discipline and spiritual protection, Ujaligwa wrote, “Stay away from the videos of knackademus. Stop wanting and seeking to watch things that will defile your heart and soul.”

She continued by emphasizing the significance of keeping one’s heart pure, noting, “The eyes are the window to your soul, so you must guard your eyes and prevent them from seeing things that will harm your soul.”

Her post has sparked conversation and reflection, particularly around the effects of consuming explicit content and the ease with which such materials are spread online.

Social Media Erupts in Reaction

Ada’s warning triggered a flurry of reactions, with people sharing their own experiences and agreeing with her call for caution. One user, Teenah Obayuwana, shared her own regret, commenting, "Please add more volume, I’ve tried it once, and I regretted it. Never will I try it again. Anytime I come across something like that, I scroll past immediately."

Another commenter, Chigoziri Diamond Duchess Anyaji, recounted her close encounter with the tapes, humorously saying, “God be my helper o. I almost slept on Twitter last night... I saw what I hu, I saw snake agwo!”

Amid the jokes and warnings, others focused on the moral implications of the scandal, with many condemning the culture of sharing explicit videos without consent.

"What Could Make a Woman Do That?"

In the aftermath of the leaks, many people have questioned how Baltasar, an economist and former official, managed to involve so many women in his affairs. One user, Welili, wondered, "But what was he able to tell a married woman that made her open her legs? I can't believe this." Others reflected on the broader impact of such behavior and its damaging consequences for the women involved.

A Deeper Problem Behind the Scandal

While many focused on the moral outrage, others pointed to deeper issues within the scandal. A man, identified as Agba John Doe on X (formerly Twitter), raised questions about the women’s involvement, noting that many appeared to be aware they were being recorded.

Interestingly, Agba John Doe also suggested that Baltasar himself may not have been responsible for leaking the tapes. He noted that the tapes were discovered during a fraud investigation into the official, which raises the possibility that someone else could have released them after being found during a search of his home and office.

A Word of Caution for All

As the controversy surrounding Baltasar Engonga’s tapes continues to unfold, Ada Ujaligwa’s message serves as a sobering reminder of the risks of consuming explicit content. Her plea for people to protect their hearts and minds has resonated deeply, prompting many to reflect on the need for personal discipline in an age where privacy is easily violated, and scandals spread like wildfire online.

In the meantime, as more details emerge about the tapes and Baltasar’s potential legal troubles, the cautionary tale around this scandal continues to serve as a warning for those tempted to view these clips and the damage they can cause both to individuals and society.