In the wake of the tragic death of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group Managing Director of Access Holdings, a contentious legal battle, is emerging over the execution of his will. Wigwe passed away in a helicopter crash in the United States on February 9, 2024, leaving behind a complex family dynamic now coming to light.
Reports indicate that Herbert Wigwe’s parents have filed a caveat at the Probate Registry, seeking to challenge the distribution of his estate as outlined in his will. The caveat was reportedly filed under the direction of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, Herbert’s father, and supported by an affidavit from Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, who claims to be Herbert’s cousin. This legal manoeuvre aims to alter the directives set forth by the deceased regarding the administration of his estate.
Pastor Shyngle Wigwe has requested that 20% of Herbert’s estate be allocated to him and other family members, a move that contradicts Herbert’s will, which stipulates that his wealth be distributed solely among his children.
As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how this dispute will impact the legacy of Dr. Herbert Wigwe and his surviving children.