Ibraheem Labaeka Resigns From Kwara Governor’s Office, Claims He’s ‘Done With Idle Paychecks

Ibraheem Labaeka Resigns From Kwara Governor’s Office, Claims He’s ‘Done With Idle Paychecks

Islamic singer and cleric Ibraheem “Labaeka” Abdulhameed has resigned from his role as Special Assistant on Artiste Matters to Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq.

Labaeka announced his resignation via his official Instagram page on Thursday, September 12.

In his resignation letter, dated September 12, 2024, and addressed to the Governor, Labaeka expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve but disclosed his inability to fulfill his duties effectively. Despite serving for one year and seven months, he noted that he had never been provided with a clear schedule of responsibilities.

Labaeka emphasized that his appointment was grounded in public trust, and he could not justify continuing to receive a salary without contributing meaningfully. He wrote:

“I am writing this letter with a deep sense of humility and gratitude for the chance to serve as Special Assistant, Artiste, in your cabinet. After serving for one year and seven months, I regretfully tender my resignation.

Your Excellency, I accepted this appointment on January 6, 2023, believing it was a call to serve and an opportunity to showcase my talents. Unfortunately, I have not been able to achieve these goals. I have lacked a specific schedule of duties and have not been afforded the opportunity to perform my responsibilities effectively.

Given that my role was based on public trust, I cannot continue to break that trust by receiving a salary for work not performed. As an Islamic cleric, this goes against my beliefs, and it has been troubling me.

I request that my salary be stopped immediately. I am thankful for the confidence you placed in me and hope that in the future, I will have the chance to use my talents for the betterment of our state.”