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Senate President, Akpabio Orders Lawyers Drop All Suits Against Senator Natasha, Others

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has instructed his legal team to withdraw all pending lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti and other individuals.

Akpabio made this known while speaking during a New Year service at Sacred Heart Parish, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

According to him, he had instituted nearly nine court cases against individuals he accused of defaming and slandering him.

However, he said his decision changed after listening to a sermon delivered by the priest during the service.

“I had almost nine cases in court against some individuals who defamed me, who lied against me and slandered my name. But as I listened to the priest, I suddenly realised he was speaking to me,”
Akpabio said.

He added that the message prompted him to forgive those involved, leading to his decision to discontinue all legal actions.

“Therefore, I hereby direct my solicitors to withdraw all lawsuits against them,”
the Senate President stated.

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Natasha Returns As Senate Resumes Plenary Today

Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has finally returned to the Senate.

She returned on Tuesday as the red chamber resumed after a 10-week recess.

Recall that the upper legislative chamber had on July 24, 2025, adjourned plenary to proceed on its annual recess and resume on September 23, 2025.
The Senate resumed plenary on Tuesday with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin presiding over the session.
Natasha, who is returning after a six-month suspension was present, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio was absent at the time of resumption.
Despite his absence, the plenary saw a significant turnout of senators, signaling a full return to legislative activities.
In a show of international solidarity, some senators arrived at the chamber dressed in Palestinian colours and attire, advocating for a free Palestine.