diff --git a/examples/seeking/Makefile.am b/examples/seeking/Makefile.am
index 696b3159aa..3d99ee2ecb 100644
--- a/examples/seeking/Makefile.am
+++ b/examples/seeking/Makefile.am
@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@ examples = seek spider_seek cdplayer cdparanoia vorbisfile
 noinst_PROGRAMS = $(examples)
 
 # we have nothing but apps here, we can do this safely
-LIBS = $(GST_LIBS) $(GTK_LIBS) $(FT2_LIBS)
+LIBS = $(GST_LIBS) $(GTK_LIBS)
 AM_CFLAGS = $(GST_CFLAGS) $(GTK_CFLAGS)