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The Digest:

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced he has directed his lawyers to withdraw nearly nine defamation lawsuits he filed against individuals, attributing the decision to a spiritual awakening during a New Year's mass. The announcement came at Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where he said a priest’s message prompted the move.

Key Points:
  • Akpabio said he had filed “almost nine cases” against people he claimed defamed and slandered him.
  • He cited a moment of reflection during the church service as the reason for his sudden change of heart.
  • One of the most prominent lawsuits was a N200 billion defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
  • Akpoti-Uduaghan had publicly accused Akpabio of making sexual advances toward her in 2025.
  • The Senate President has repeatedly denied the allegations, which followed a heated debate in the chamber over seating arrangements.
  • By withdrawing the suits, Akpabio effectively ends a series of high-profile legal confrontations.
  • The decision marks a significant reversal in his approach to managing public allegations against him.
The move signals an unexpected ceasefire in legal battles that had weaponized the courts for personal reputation, suggesting a turn toward conciliation, or at least a strategic retreat, amid ongoing political and social storms.

Sources: The Cable, Akpabio’s Address at Sacred Heart Parish

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