Most Revd Alexander Ibezim, Archbishop of the province of the Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka has withdrawn his swimsuit difficult his suspension by Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate Of All Nigeria.
Primate Ndukuba in a letter dated Oct .13 suspended Ibezim for six months over some interval points with the Diocese and appointed Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor of the of Aguata Diocese as Supervising Bishop of Awka Diocese and Coordinating Bishop of the Province of the Niger throughout his absence
Ibezim in suite no. A/371/2026 filed on the High Court of Anambra, Awka division prayed the courtroom to put aside his suspension and reinstate him because the Bishop of Awka and Archbishop of the province of the Niger.
Joined within the swimsuit as defendant was Most Revd Blessing Enyindah, Dean, Church Of Nigeria and Chairman of the visitation group to the diocese of Awka constituted by the Ndukuba.
The movement dated Nov. 13, 2026 was filed on behalf of the Archbishop by his Senior Counsel, Mr Beluolisa Nwofor (SAN).
Ibezim in his movement captioned “Notice Of Discontinuance/withdrawal of this suit” stated the choice was to pave means for amicable decision of the matter.
“Take discover that the Plaintiff hereby discontinues and withdraws this swimsuit.
“This is in order to pave the way for amicable out-of-court resolution and settlement of this matter between the parties,” he stated.
