Most Revd Alexander Ibezim, the suspended Anglican Archbishop of Awka Diocese, Anambra has withdrawn his suit challenging his suspension by the Primate, Most Revd Henry Ndukuba.
Primate Ndukuba, in a letter dated October 13, suspended Ibezim for six months over some administrative matters and appointed Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor of the Aguata Diocese as Supervising Bishop of Awka Diocese and Coordinating Bishop of the Province of the Niger during his absence.
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.
Joined in the suit as defendant, was Most Rev Blessing Enyindah, Dean, Church Of Nigeria and Chairman of the visitation team to the diocese of Awka constituted by the Ndukuba.
The motion dated November 13, 2026, was filed on behalf of the Archbishop by his Senior Counsel, Mr Beluolisa Nwofor (SAN).
Ibezim, in his motion captioned “Notice Of Discontinuance/withdrawal of this suit” said the decision was to pave way for amicable resolution of the matter.
“Take notice that the Plaintiff hereby discontinues and withdraws this suit.
“This is in order to pave the way for amicable out-of-court resolution and settlement of this matter between the parties,” he said.
