Ibraheem Abdulhameed, an Islamic cleric and singer known by his stage name Labaeka, has resigned from his position as Special Assistant for Artiste Affairs to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
News About Nigeria reports that his resignation was confirmed in a letter dated September 12, 2023.
In his letter, Abdulhameed said he was frustrated over the lack of a clear role and responsibilities since his appointment, explaining that he had not been given the opportunity to fulfil his duties.
Abdulhameed noted that despite serving for over a year and a half, he had not been provided with a defined schedule of tasks, limiting his ability to contribute effectively.
He said that he accepted the role in January 2023, viewing it as a chance to serve and showcase his talents, but expressed regret that these goals had not been met.
“Your Excellency, as you may recall, I was offered an appointment to serve as your Special Assistant, Artist, on 6th January 2023. I accepted the offer because I saw it as a call to service and an opportunity to showcase my talents.
“Regrettably, I have not been able to achieve any of these things. Aside from the fact that I don’t have a specific schedule of duty, circumstances have not availed me the opportunity to perform my responsibilities maximally.”
“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. So, I want my salary to be stopped immediately,” he said.
Grateful for the opportunity to serve, Abdulhameed expressed hope that he would one day be able to fully utilise his talents for the benefit of the state.
