Herbert Wigwe’s 90-Year-Old Father Takes Legal Action Against Granddaughter

A legal conflict between the family of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Managing Director of Access Bank, has been brought to light by recent revelations.
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Tensions have emerged around the administration of his estate since his untimely death in a helicopter crash in February 2024.
According to claims made in October 2024, Herbert’s father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, attempted to contest the will’s provisions that only gave assets to Herbert’s children in order to obtain 20% of his late son’s wealth.
The family, however, denied these allegations, stressing their unity throughout this time and claiming that no such request was made.
As the case progressed, a Lagos High Court denied a motion filed by Pastor Shyngle Wigwe and Christian Chukwuka Wigwe in February 2025.
They had requested that Herbert’s eldest daughter, Otutochi Channel Wigwe, be appointed as one of the temporary administrators for his estate
The court found no evidence of wrongdoing by the current estate managers and upheld the existing management structure.
This decision demonstrates the court’s dedication to making sure the estate is administered in accordance with the deceased’s desires, giving the beneficiaries security at this trying time.