Lagos, Nigeria – In a shocking legal battle, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, the 90-year-old father of the late Herbert Wigwe, has taken his 26-year-old granddaughter, Otutochi Channel Wigwe, to court over the inheritance of properties belonging to the deceased former Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank.
The case, now escalating to the Court of Appeal, follows the Lagos State High Court’s dismissal of an application for interim reliefs. This family feud raises eyebrows as it centers around the guardianship and management of the late Wigwe’s substantial estate, valued at an estimated $100 million.
Rumors began circulating in October last year that Pastor Shyngle Wigwe’s family had ulterior motives regarding the late banker’s children’s inheritance, allegedly attempting to disinherit them by modifying Herbert Wigwe’s will. Despite initial denials from the family, a caveat challenging the will was filed by Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, claiming to act on behalf of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe. This ignited a firestorm of controversy, forcing the family to walk back their statements with claims of prioritizing the children’s welfare.
However, today’s court ruling indicates that the family has not retracted its challenge to the estate’s distribution. Instead, they have entangled Otutochi Channel Wigwe in a lawsuit alongside Uche Wigwe and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, casting a shadow over the future of the estate.
In a significant ruling, the court has protected the children from the claims of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe and Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, stating they are “not entitled to seek the reliefs” presented. This decision ensures that the late banker’s children, including Otutochi, will maintain control over the inheritance, despite the family’s attempts to interfere.
This family drama unfolds against the backdrop of a tragic accident that took place on February 9, 2024, when Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and others lost their lives in a helicopter crash near Nipton, California. The incident shocked the nation and left the Wigwe family in mourning.
As this story continues to develop, it raises questions about family loyalty, legacy, and the lengths to which individuals will go for control over a substantial inheritance. The case has captivated the nation, with many eager to see how the legal battle will unfold in the Court of Appeal.
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