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Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by AirwavesReport(op): 11:04am On Oct 13, 2024
Herbert Wigwe's Legacy at Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period
In less than one year of the demise of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group Managing Director, Access Holdings, who died on February 9, 2024, in a helicopter crash in States of America, a bitter fight seemed to be brewing over the execution of his Will.
With the campaign of calumny on the social media and falsehood propagated by hired hands, Herbert Wigwe’s parents’ heinous desire to disinherit the deceased’s children by thwarting the rightful execution of Herbert’s Estate by filling a caveat at the Probate Registry, is coming to the open.

The caveat was filed on the instruction of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, late Herbert Wigwe’s father, and the affidavit was deposed to, by one Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, who claimed to be Herbert’s cousin, to prevent the rightful execution of Herbert Wigwe’s Will.

The motivation for this action was that the deceased’s father requested that his son’s directives on the administration of his Estate should be altered. Pastor Shyngle Wigwe demanded that 20% of Herbert’s Estate should be taken from his children, and given to him, Herbert’s brothers and sisters.

Meanwhile, Herbert had drawn his Will, which provided that his wealth should be distributed amongst his children only, was lodged at the Ikeja Probate Court, before his unfortunate death early this year.

Since Herbert’s death in February 2024, there have been exhibition of some ridiculous behaviours and attitudes by members of the Wigwe family when well-wishers, friends and associates, from across the globe are still mourning the demise of the top banker.

Instead of the expected melancholy that should grip a family experiencing a genuine sense of loss, entitlement seemed to have taken over the entire Wigwe family.

Herbert Wigwe’s parents would only travel on a private jet, claiming that they would fall ill, if they fly First class.

Unfortunately, with Herbert’s demise, the dysfunctional of his family, which his accomplishments had shielded from the public glare, is beginning to manifest indecently. For instance, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe had locked up Emeka, one of Herbert’s brothers, at Panti Police Station for three months, for fighting one of Herbert’s sisters, who had cursed the deceased that “his plane would crash, and money would drop from the sky for people to pick”, because he did not grant one of her requests.

Herbert was not genuinely loved by his family, especially siblings. He was envied for his success, and the hatred they harboured toward him is now being extended to his children, whose inheritances they are plotting to take away from them.
https://independent.ng/family-dispute-erupts-over-estate-of-late-banking-executive-herbert-wigwe/

Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by 2aces(m):
Money brings out the worst in people, if you truly want to know a man, transact business with him and he will shed his skin.

Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Blitzking: 11:46am On Oct 13, 2024
If he made a will it should be followed to the letter...does the law give room for alteration of ones will after his/her death...they should allow his children enjoy the labour of their father hope Herbert created a trust before he died.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Dalohad: 11:47am On Oct 13, 2024
Money dey family- Wahala

Money no dey family- Wahala
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Makamatic:
Him no give him father , mother and siblings anything . Ko right nau
He could have create a trustfund that'll take care of his parents till death though
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by We4all: 12:09pm On Oct 13, 2024
Wawu! No one truly cares about you, they are only interested in what you have to offer.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by iwaeda: 12:17pm On Oct 13, 2024
AirwavesReport:
Herbert Wigwe's Legacy at Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period
In less than one year of the demise of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group Managing Director, Access Holdings, who died on February 9, 2024, in a helicopter crash in States of America, a bitter fight seemed to be brewing over the execution of his Will.
With the campaign of calumny on the social media and falsehood propagated by hired hands, Herbert Wigwe’s parents’ heinous desire to disinherit the deceased’s children by thwarting the rightful execution of Herbert’s Estate by filling a caveat at the Probate Registry, is coming to the open.
The caveat was filed on the instruction of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, late Herbert Wigwe’s father, and the affidavit was deposed to, by one Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, who claimed to be Herbert’s cousin, to prevent the rightful execution of Herbert Wigwe’s Will.
The motivation for this action was that the deceased’s father requested that his son’s directives on the administration of his Estate should be altered. Pastor Shyngle Wigwe demanded that 20% of Herbert’s Estate should be taken from his children, and given to him, Herbert’s brothers and sisters.
Meanwhile, Herbert had drawn his Will, which provided that his wealth should be distributed amongst his children only, was lodged at the Ikeja Probate Court, before his unfortunate death early this year.
Since Herbert’s death in February 2024, there have been exhibition of some ridiculous behaviours and attitudes by members of the Wigwe family when well-wishers, friends and associates, from across the globe are still mourning the demise of the top banker.
Instead of the expected melancholy that should grip a family experiencing a genuine sense of loss, entitlement seemed to have taken over the entire Wigwe family. Herbert Wigwe’s parents would only travel on a private jet, claiming that they would fall ill, if they fly First class.
Unfortunately, with Herbert’s demise, the dysfunctional of his family, which his accomplishments had shielded from the public glare, is beginning to manifest indecently. For instance, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe had locked up Emeka, one of Herbert’s brothers, at Panti Police Station for three months, for fighting one of Herbert’s sisters, who had cursed the deceased that “his plane would crash, and money would drop from the sky for people to pick”, because he did not grant one of her requests.
Herbert was not genuinely loved by his family, especially siblings. He was envied for his success, and the hatred they harboured toward him is now being extended to his children, whose inheritances they are plotting to take away from them.
Your source. I doubt this story, Baba celebrated 90 few days ago and people were there. angry angry angry
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by sholatech(m): 12:20pm On Oct 13, 2024
Lets hope this is not true..Herbie had a very large heart and loved his parents. Except he wanted his kids to take care of his aged parents.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by TheBillyonaire: 12:22pm On Oct 13, 2024
So someone already wished him dead before he died?

Cos he didnt give her money?

Hooray!
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by ElevationD: 12:37pm On Oct 13, 2024
iwaeda:
Your source. I doubt this story, Baba celebrated 90 few days ago and people were there. angry angry angry
And OP informed us that the said will had been deposited at the probate.
OP needs to tell us how the will can be bypassed, with the likes of Sanusi Lamido, Dangote, SANs, etc, his friends still alive.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Houseofglam7(f): 12:41pm On Oct 13, 2024
No kidding 😳
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Akpaamunsi: 12:49pm On Oct 13, 2024
If dem no kpai one blogger, all these useless bloggers no go get sense
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by ogaemma: 12:50pm On Oct 13, 2024
The Crafty problem with many Nigerians is that they no longer honour Will.
The best thing is to physically share all your properties to whosoever you desire and do a physical transfer of Deed while you are still alive.
Lawyers can no longer be trusted.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by SisterAnn(f): 1:26pm On Oct 13, 2024
ogaemma:
The Crafty problem with many Nigerians is that they no longer honour Will.
The best thing is to physically share all your properties to whosoever you desire and do a physical transfer of Deed while you are still alive.
Lawyers can no longer be trusted.
Very true.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Artiiclebeast:
Zero suprises...
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by DAramis: 2:04pm On Oct 13, 2024
"Money only brings out the best or worst of you, it won't change you"

By a nairalander
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by BreconHills(m): 2:05pm On Oct 13, 2024
[quote author=AirwavesReport post=132407593]Herbert Wigwe's Legacy at Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period


What is the source of this information please?

It is common knowledge that Herbert and Aig have their assets in a Family Office called TenGen. It therefore beats the imagination why there would be a Will as a transfer device when there is a more tax efficient vehicle.

Even if there were to be a will, it is more likely to be a pour over will which merely transfers assets not included in TenGen to the vehicle. If TenGen is the vehicle then the appropriate fora for contesting Herberts dispositions would be the Federal High Court Lagos and not the probate registry.

I am somewhat shocked at this because Herbert is a highly sophisticated banker and the idea of leaving his assets in a public register like the Probate division is extremely baffling.

For this reason, I am inclined to disbelieve this report in the absence of a credible source.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by bdon123(m): 3:00pm On Oct 13, 2024
2aces:
Money brings out the worst in people, if you truly want to know a man, transact business with him and he will shed his skin.
Thats d honest truth....money always brings out d hidden demons in people.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Zonefree(m): 3:03pm On Oct 13, 2024
Dalohad:
Money dey family- Wahala

Money no dey family- Wahala
E better make wahala dey when money dey than wahala dey when money no dey.

Wahala when money no dey is demonic. Na there you go dey see cheap juju at work.

But, wahala when there's money is sexy. At the end, they'll still settle and merry together.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Lifemanage: 3:20pm On Oct 13, 2024
Makamatic:
Him no give him father , mother and siblings anything . Ko right nau
When a man is very wealthy, I think he should not leave his wealth only for his children. If they love each other within his extended family, he can share to his brother's and sisters as well....
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by RealityKings: 4:33pm On Oct 13, 2024
Everyone wants a share
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by virginchaser(m): 5:20pm On Oct 13, 2024
ogaemma:
The Crafty problem with many Nigerians is that they no longer honour Will.
The best thing is to physically share all your properties to whosoever you desire and do a physical transfer of Deed while you are still alive.
Lawyers can no longer be trusted.
"Lawyers can no longer be trusted " Umph!
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by naijaking1: 5:26pm On Oct 13, 2024
AirwavesReport:
Herbert Wigwe's Legacy at Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period
In less than one year of the demise of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group Managing Director, Access Holdings, who died on February 9, 2024, in a helicopter crash in States of America, a bitter fight seemed to be brewing over the execution of his Will.
With the campaign of calumny on the social media and falsehood propagated by hired hands, Herbert Wigwe’s parents’ heinous desire to disinherit the deceased’s children by thwarting the rightful execution of Herbert’s Estate by filling a caveat at the Probate Registry, is coming to the open.
The caveat was filed on the instruction of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, late Herbert Wigwe’s father, and the affidavit was deposed to, by one Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, who claimed to be Herbert’s cousin, to prevent the rightful execution of Herbert Wigwe’s Will.
The motivation for this action was that the deceased’s father requested that his son’s directives on the administration of his Estate should be altered. Pastor Shyngle Wigwe demanded that 20% of Herbert’s Estate should be taken from his children, and given to him, Herbert’s brothers and sisters.
Meanwhile, Herbert had drawn his Will, which provided that his wealth should be distributed amongst his children only, was lodged at the Ikeja Probate Court, before his unfortunate death early this year.
Since Herbert’s death in February 2024, there have been exhibition of some ridiculous behaviours and attitudes by members of the Wigwe family when well-wishers, friends and associates, from across the globe are still mourning the demise of the top banker.
Instead of the expected melancholy that should grip a family experiencing a genuine sense of loss, entitlement seemed to have taken over the entire Wigwe family. Herbert Wigwe’s parents would only travel on a private jet, claiming that they would fall ill, if they fly First class.
Unfortunately, with Herbert’s demise, the dysfunctional of his family, which his accomplishments had shielded from the public glare, is beginning to manifest indecently. For instance, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe had locked up Emeka, one of Herbert’s brothers, at Panti Police Station for three months, for fighting one of Herbert’s sisters, who had cursed the deceased that “his plane would crash, and money would drop from the sky for people to pick”, because he did not grant one of her requests.
Herbert was not genuinely loved by his family, especially siblings. He was envied for his success, and the hatred they harboured toward him is now being extended to his children, whose inheritances they are plotting to take away from them.
Cheap busy body gossip columnist. Go find a good job.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by kettykin: 5:41pm On Oct 13, 2024
This man ought to have empowered his siblings so as not to have issues like this
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by LordIsaac(m): 5:54pm On Oct 13, 2024
That's how worthless chasing after materialism can be after transition. Live moderately today!
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by hedonido: 6:01pm On Oct 13, 2024
kettykin:
This man ought to have empowered his siblings so as not to have issues like this
They will say that the siblings are "lazy" or that he doesn't owe them anything. Meanwhile he will buy a Maitama or Banana Island apartment for one of his many mistresses for over a billion Naira, and open an easy as piss forex deal window for another mistress that would earn her over $2m within a year.

People need to be wise. But I guess they would never be.

To each and their own.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by SocialJustice: 8:34pm On Oct 13, 2024
ogaemma:
The Crafty problem with many Nigerians is that they no longer honour Will.
The best thing is to physically share all your properties to whosoever you desire and do a physical transfer of Deed while you are still alive.
Lawyers can no longer be trusted.
Leaving a will is a mistake because it can be contested and subject to all forms of useless litigation. Trust is the better way to go because it can not be contested.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by Lifemanage: 8:42pm On Oct 13, 2024
virginchaser:
"Lawyers can no longer be trusted " Umph!
One reason Nigeria is in a mess is that we want to copy and paste western culture and systems here in Nigeria; unfortunately they do not work. Wills don't work...
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by DAramis: 8:45pm On Oct 13, 2024
SocialJustice:
Leaving a will is a mistake because it can be contested and subject to all forms of useless litigation. Trust is the better way to go because it can not be contested.
Does trust exist in Nigeria?

It is no longer funny if this story is true. Didn't leave will, family issues over your property crops up. You finally leave one, and it can be contested or even changed completely behind the original recepient back
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by SocialJustice: 8:49pm On Oct 13, 2024
DAramis:
Does trust exist in Nigeria?

It is no longer funny if this story is true. Didn't leave will, family issues over your property crops up. You finally leave one, and it can be contested or even changed completely behind the original recepient back
It does, even UBA sells and any lawyer or asset manager can get a living trust done.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by DAramis: 8:54pm On Oct 13, 2024
SocialJustice:
It does, even UBA sells and any lawyer or asset manager can get a living trust done.
Okay.

To look into this and get more information about it. Never can tell when it will be handy for someone.

Thanks.
Re: Herbert Wigwe's Legacy At Risk: Family Infighting Overshadows Mourning Period by straighttalk(m): 9:37pm On Oct 13, 2024
Normal
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