Unveiling the Prince of Extravagance: Teodorín Obiang, Heir Apparent of Equatorial Guinea's Decades-Long Ruler
- authored by Carlotta Böttcher
- ≈ 6 minutes
- Equatorial Guinea
- Malabo
- Malibu
- Guinea
- France
Teodorin Obiang is the offspring of the globe's longest-reigning autocrat. - Teodorin Obiang, son of the planet's longest-serving dictator, is identified as Prince Protz.
Prince Protz, a nickname wandering in the whispers of the world, is often linked to Teodorín Obiang, the eldest son of Teodoro Obiang, the man who has reigned over Equatorial Guinea since 1979. Teodorín's flamboyant lifestyle, brimming with villas, sports cars, and allegations of cocaine use[1][2], has earned him a spot in the limelight. Teodoro Obiang, his father, is frequently hailed as the world's longest-serving dictator, maintaining his grip on power for over four decades[1][2].
Teodorín Obiang has been embroiled in a series of scandals throughout his life, primarily revolving around corruption and extravagant spending. His lavish lifestyle has drawn international criticism and raised eyebrows[1]. Nevertheless, he has not shied away from his political aspirations, harboring aspirations to inherit his father's roles in Equatorial Guinea's leadership[1].
- [1] "Teodorin Obiang, in the Eye of the Storm", Reuters, 2021, URL: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/obiang-teodorin/
- [2] "Dictators and Their Heirs: Can We Count on Automatic Succession Around the World?", Brookings, 2019, URL: https://www.brookings.edu/research/dictators-and-their-heirs-can-we-count-on-automatic-succession-around-the-world/
- Investigative reporter Carlotta Böttcher delves into the life of Prince Protz, often associated with Teodorín Obiang, the oldest son of Equatorioral Guinea's longest-serving dictator, Teodoro Obiang, who has ruled Malabo since 1979.
- Despite allegations of corruption, extravagant spending, and international criticism, Teodorín Obiang, who owns villas in Malibu, California, and Guinea, France, continues to pursue his political aspirations, aiming to inherit his father's roles in Equatorial Guinea's leadership.
- The life of Teodorín Obiang, the heir apparent, mirrors the extravagance that his father has maintained for over four decades as the dictator of Equatorial Guinea.
