Prime Minister Osa Nsue Nsua submits resignation following government’s poor performance review; citizens doubt power shift as Obiang stays in control

The entire cabinet of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after a government performance review found that only about 10 percent of its targets were achieved, prompting President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo to announce plans for a cabinet reshuffle. The resignation, which was submitted on Monday by Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua in Malabo, follows mounting criticism over delays in infrastructure projects and slow progress on key development commitments.

According to Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the administration’s performance was ‘clearly insufficient’ and fell far below the expectations set during the last campaign. The decision affects all ministers and senior officials within the central government and comes amid increasing calls for accountability from both the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea and the general public.

This development is considered rare in Central Africa, where collective resignations over policy failures are uncommon. Equatorial Guinea’s government had pledged wide-ranging reforms in recent years, particularly around economic diversification and administrative efficiency. However, local reports indicate that concerns persisted about inadequate delivery of public services, governance bottlenecks, and transparency issues.

In a statement released after the mass resignation, Vice President Mangue said: ‘The level of execution has not met expectations of both the leadership and the citizens.’ He added that changes were necessary to restore public confidence in government programmes. No detailed breakdown was provided regarding specific missed targets, but sources cited slow implementation of infrastructure projects and weak economic outcomes as contributing factors.

President Obiang, who has ruled Equatorial Guinea since taking power in a 1979 coup, is expected to announce a new cabinet lineup in the coming days. Despite the shake-up, most analysts and citizens expect minimal change to the country’s political structure as Obiang remains firmly at the helm. The president’s tenure has seen significant oil-driven economic growth but also persistent criticism over governance practices.

The cabinet resignation comes at a time when many African countries are grappling with rising costs of living and increased pressure from citizens to deliver on campaign promises. In Equatorial Guinea’s case, stakeholders say swift appointment of new ministers will be critical to accelerating national development plans.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/entire-cabinet-of-equatorial-guinea-resigns-over-failure-to-deliver-in-government-performance-see-full-details-2026061722081542460