Suspended Anglican Archbishop of Akwa diocese Ibezim withdraws suit against Primate Henry Ndukuba

Suspended Anglican Archbishop of Akwa diocese Ibezim withdraws suit against Primate Henry Ndukuba
The cleric said the decision would pave the way for an amicable resolution of the matter.

The suspended Anglican Archbishop of Awka Diocese, Anambra, Most Revd Alexander Ibezim, has withdrawn his suit challenging his suspension by the Primate, Most Revd Henry Ndukuba.

Primate Ndukuba, in a letter dated October 13, suspended Mr Ibezim for six months over some administrative matters and appointed Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor of Aguata Diocese as Supervising Bishop of Awka Diocese and Coordinating Bishop of the Province of the Niger during his absence.

Mr Ibezim, in suit no. A/371/2026 filed at the High Court of Anambra, Awka Division, prayed the court to set aside his suspension and reinstate him as the Bishop of Awka and Archbishop of the province of the Niger.

Most Rev Blessing Enyindah, Dean of the Church Of Nigeria and Chairman of the visitation team to the Diocese of Awka constituted by Mr Ndukuba, was joined as a defendant in the suit.

The motion dated Nov. 13, 2026, was filed on behalf of the Archbishop by his Senior Counsel, Mr Beluolisa Nwofor (SAN).

In his motion captioned “Notice Of Discontinuance/withdrawal of this suit,” Mr. Ibezim stated.

He said the decision would pave the way for an amicable resolution of the matter.

“Take notice that the Plaintiff hereby discontinues and withdraws this suit. This is to pave the way for an amicable out-of-court resolution and settlement of this matter between the parties,” he said.

(NAN)