Engineer Shyngle Wigwe, father of late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe, denies claims of a dispute over his son’s inheritance.
Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and their eldest son died in a helicopter crash in February 2024.
Following the tragedy, rumors surfaced about family conflicts regarding the estate left by Herbert Wigwe.
Engineer Shyngle Wigwe, father of the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, has dismissed claims that he is involved in any dispute with his grandchildren over his late son’s inheritance.
Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and their eldest son, tragically died in a helicopter crash in the United States in February 2024. Following the incident, several online reports alleged a family conflict concerning the vast estate left behind by the late banker.
According to those reports, the 90-year-old patriarch was said to be locked in a legal and emotional battle with Herbert’s children over control of his son’s assets.
In a recent interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Engineer Wigwe debunked the rumors, describing them as false and unfounded.
He said:
“How can I want to claim Herbert’s properties? Who is the best person to defend Herbert’s properties? The father or a friend? The Father at 90 years? My grandchildren are there! Haba! I beg your pardon! How many more days have I got to live? So what will I do with Herbert’s properties? I trained Herbert. I brought him up, not a single penny from anybody went in to bringing Herbert up? The mother is here.
What will I do with Herbert’s wealth?”
The elder Wigwe explained that at his age, he has no interest in his late son’s possessions. Instead, he said his only concern is to ensure peace, unity, and the preservation of Herbert’s legacy within the family.
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