I’m tired of taking salary for doing nothing – Singer Labaeka resigns as Kwara Gov’s SA

• Ibraheem Labaeka has tendered his resignations letter to the Kwara state governor.
• The Islamic singer was appointed last year as a special assistant to the governor on artiste matters in the state.
• He shared the reason for tendering his resignation as well as a screenshot of the now viral letter on social media.

Islamic singer, Ibraheem Lakaeba, has sparked massive reactions after the letter he wrote to the Kwara state governor was sighted online.

The singer resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

In a letter dated Thursday, September 12, 2024, Labaeka announced his resignation, stating that he is uncomfortable being paid for doing nothing.

While expressing his dissatisfaction with the role he was assigned, he added that his conscience does not allow him to stay in a job where his contributions are not necessary.

In a now-trending letter on social media, the singer further explained,

“I believe in being purposeful and impactful in whatever I do, and unfortunately, this position did not align with my principles.”

While appreciating the governor for the opportunity to serve in his cabinet, he noted:

“Since my appointment is based on public trust, I cannot continue to break that trust by taking a salary for doing nothing.”

See screenshot of the resignation letter and some reactions to it below:

maryannugwu: “This one don join nsppd come repent.”

mrs_loretha: “This is one honest Nigeria. God will bless him and make more open doors for him to excel.

officialyakzy: “Dey wan use billing kii ssa for house and cashout low.”

am0t0: “Return the one you’ve taken so far. Dey whine Jesus.’

meekluxuryinterior: “Special assistant “artiste” in what capacity? Asking respectfully!!”

kingsliveth: “Meet first Nigerian honest youth in whom there is no guile. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!”(John 1:47)”

richie99_sosa: “Kudos to your honesty. That 3/4 Baba Suwe guy will never give up until niaja declare bankruptcy.”

idmaney_: “Una wan open the cute Abiola yansh.”

chuks_worldwide: “Man with conscience may God bless you above all long life and goodhealth.”