I Cannot Continue Receiving Salary for Doing Nothing,” Says Labaeka as He Resigns as Special Assistant
Labaeka Resigns as Special Assistant to Kwara Governor Over Lack of Duties.
Popular Islamic cleric and singer, Ibraheem Abdulhameed, known as Labaeka, has resigned from his position as Special Assistant on Artiste Matters to Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Labaeka, who was appointed to the role on January 6, 2023, expressed frustration over a lack of clear responsibilities, stating he was being paid for doing nothing.
In his resignation letter dated September 12, 2023, Labaeka explained that due to the absence of a defined schedule or specific duties, he could not justify receiving a salary. He emphasized that continuing to accept payment without fulfilling any responsibilities was against his beliefs as an Islamic cleric.
Labaeka wrote, “Since my appointment is based on public trust, I cannot continue to break that trust by taking a salary for doing nothing. As an Islamic cleric, it is against my beliefs, and I haven’t been at peace with myself.”
He requested that his salary be stopped immediately, bringing an end to his tenure after one year and seven months in office.
This resignation comes amidst a wave of other government officials stepping down, including Ajuri Ngelale, spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, who announced an indefinite leave due to family health challenges.
