LunagisthubSenate President Akpabio Forgives Enemies, Withdraws ₦200 Billion Lawsuit Against Senator Natasha
In a surprise move, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that he is forgiving those who have wronged him and withdrawing all court cases he instituted against them. The decision includes a high-profile defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, which was seeking ₦200 billion in damages.
According to Akpabio’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President was inspired by a sermon preached by Reverend Father Donatus Udoette during a New Year Mass at Sacred Heart Parish, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The sermon centered on forgiveness, letting go of anger, and choosing peace over personal grievances. Akpabio, who was attending the church service as a regular worshipper, was moved by the message and decided to forgive all those who had wronged him .
Akpabio’s decision to forgive his enemies and withdraw the lawsuits is seen as a bold move that showcases his commitment to his faith and his leadership style. Eyiboh explained that the Senate President believes that power is entrusted by God and must be exercised with moral responsibility. “In Nigerian politics, many leaders use the courts to defend their names, but this time, he chose forgiveness over prolonged legal battles,” Eyiboh said .
Akpabio’s decision has been hailed as a rare display of leadership and statesmanship. By choosing to forgive his enemies and withdraw the lawsuits, he is setting an example for others to follow. The move is also seen as a way to promote unity and stability in the Senate, amid rumors and speculations about internal disagreements .
Akpabio’s gesture is not just a personal virtue, but a public lesson for Nigerians. By choosing forgiveness over litigation, he is strengthening his hand not through coercion but through credibility. He is signaling that power can afford generosity and that leadership does not require perpetual combat .
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