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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered the withdrawal of all pending lawsuits, including those against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
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Decision announced during a New Year Mass in Uyo, following spiritual reflection and counsel.
- Move ends high-profile defamation suits, including a ₦200bn case linked to sexual harassment allegations.
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has directed his legal team to withdraw all pending court cases instituted against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and other individuals.
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Akpabio disclosed the decision on Thursday while speaking at a New Year Mass at Sacred Heart Parish, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, saying the move followed deep personal reflection and spiritual guidance.
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According to the Senate President, he had earlier initiated multiple defamation suits against individuals he accused of making false allegations and damaging his reputation.
“I had almost nine cases in court against some individuals who defamed me and lied against me,” Akpabio said.
“But after listening to the priest, I realised he was speaking directly to me, and I hereby direct my solicitor to withdraw all lawsuits against them.”
In 2025, Akpabio filed several high-profile defamation suits, including a ₦200 billion lawsuit against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, whom he accused of defamation over allegations of sexual harassment—claims he consistently denied and challenged her to prove in court.
The legal dispute had escalated after Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio influenced her suspension from the Senate in March 2025, following her public accusations.
Both parties later filed counter-suits, with the Kogi Central senator also instituting a ₦100 billion defamation case against Akpabio and others.
