diff --git a/.github/workflows/syntax-checks.yml b/.github/workflows/syntax-checks.yml
index 7d3dc51e1..54164102d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/syntax-checks.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/syntax-checks.yml
@@ -81,8 +81,8 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Install prerequisites
         run: |
-          apt update -y
-          apt install -y pylint
+          sudo apt update -y
+          sudo apt install -y pylint
 
       - name: Run Pylint to find errors
         run: |