diff --git a/debian/debian-essentials.sh b/debian/debian-essentials.sh
index 4447403..94defae 100755
--- a/debian/debian-essentials.sh
+++ b/debian/debian-essentials.sh
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ fi
 # lock root
 if [[ -d /home/akanealw ]]
     then
-        sudo passwd -l root
+        passwd -l root
     else
         echo "akanealw account not found, not locking root."
 fi