Joyce Wigwe accuses Aigboje Imoukhuede, Herbert’s business partner of being the cause of the feud

Joyce Wigwe, elder sister of the late Herbert Wigwe, has spoken about what led to the court case regarding access to her late brother’s children and handling his estate.

In an interview with TV360 Exclusive, Joyce revealed that  Aigboje AIG Imoukhuede, Wigwe’s close friend and business associate is the cause of the family feud.

In November 2024, her father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, and cousin, Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, filed a motion seeking the appointment of interim administrators for the estate.

They expressed concerns over potential mismanagement and requested oversight of the guardianship of Herbert’s minor children.

However, in February 2025, the Lagos State High Court dismissed their application, ruling that the claimants lacked the legal standing to intervene, as they were not beneficiaries under Herbert’s will.

The court upheld the provisions of the will, which appointed Herbert’s cousin, Uche Wigwe, and business partner, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, as trustees and personal representatives.

Additionally, the court affirmed the existing guardianship arrangement for Herbert’s minor children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the deceased’s documented wishes.

Joyce explained that their father was reassured by Herbert’s friends that they were also his children, and this made the family let their guard down.

“My parents were particularly close to AIG’s (Aigboje) family as well, particularly his late mum, may her soul rest in peace,” she stated.

However, tensions became apparent during Herbert’s funeral when Aigboje and his wife allegedly prevented the family from getting close to the children.

After the funeral, Joyce claimed AIG held confidential meetings with her father, accompanied by his lawyer, barring other family members.

Joyce questioned the secrecy, given that she is a lawyer and could have been involved.

During these meetings, AIG allegedly requested that Joyce’s father sign documents related to Herbert’s estate.

According to Joyce, her niece, Herbert’s daughter, Tochi, had chosen to work with her grandfather on the estate.

However, the lawyer handling the matter, identified as Pairo, reportedly refused to leave a copy of the signed documents with the family.

Each time the family requested the documents, Joyce alleged the lawyer provided excuses.

Joyce expressed frustration at the lack of transparency, especially as a legal professional herself.

Despite the estate issues, she confirmed that the family maintained a close relationship with Herbert’s children.

Joyce revealed that the last conversation she had with her niece was when she reminded her to keep copies of any paperwork.

“She said, ‘Yes, Auntie, I will,’ and that was the last conversation I had with her,” Joyce stated, suggesting that unforeseen developments had since occurred.

Joyce added that her father’s f!ght is not with his granddaughter but with Aigboje AIG Imoukhuede.