diff --git a/x/e2ee/client/cli/encrypt.go b/x/e2ee/client/cli/encrypt.go
index a1bda70767..8683966045 100644
--- a/x/e2ee/client/cli/encrypt.go
+++ b/x/e2ee/client/cli/encrypt.go
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ import (
 
 const (
 	FlagRecipient = "recipient"
-	flagO         = "o"
 )
 
 func EncryptCommand() *cobra.Command {