The Wigwe family drama is one of the most controversial issue on the internet right now and here is what you need to know.
How Herbert Wigwe died
Mr Herbert Wigwe di€d in a helicopter accid€nt alongside his wife and eldest son on the 9th of February 2024
He was the former CEO of Access Bank and one of Nigeria’s most notable billionaires.
His remaining surviving children are Tochi Wigwe, David Wigwe and Hannah Wigwe.
The family drama
Few days ago, 90 year old Mr Herbert’s dad 90 began a legal battle with his grand daughter, which is (Herbert’s daughter) in court over his property.
Although the court has ruled it away, late Herbert Wigwe father refused to give up according to reports circulating.
Reports indicate that Wigwe father and some family members approached the court to request the distributions of Herbert Wigwe’s assets and take them away from tochi wigwe, the eldest surviving daughter of Herbert Wigwe..
Amongst his assets includes his estate. The estate likely includes a mix of assets such as real estate, shares in Access Holdings Plc, and potentially other investments tied to Wigwe’s extensive business ventures, including “Wigwe University”.
One notable asset often associated with Herbert Wigwe is his multi-billion-naira private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos state.
The Luxury homes in Ikoyi can range from ₦500 million to over ₦10 billion ($300,000 to $6 million+ USD at current rates). Given Wigwe’s status, his residence is likely at the higher end—potentially valued between ₦5 billion and ₦10 billion ($3 million to $6 million) or more, factoring in its reported “multi-billion-naira” status.
Anyway, the court dismissed Pastor Shyngle Wigwe application on February 6, 2025, The court ruled that the claimants were “not entitled to seek the reliefs” they requested, effectively denying their bid to take control of the estate’s management protecting Tochi wigwe and her siblings’ interests for now.
So technically, tochi and and Herbert Wigwe’s surviving children were favored in the significant ruling.
Although, the case is still ongoing because Wigwe father took the rulling to the court of appeal so with an appeal in progress, no definitive winner has been declared regarding the case.
We would share more details as the story keeps unfolding.
