Herbert Wigwe Estate: Family Raises Concerns Over Brother Uche’s Role in Managing Assets
Family insiders claim that the situation has gotten out of hand and that relatives have openly separated from Herbert’s younger brother, Uchechukwu Wigwe. They are highly suspicious of his ability to administer the family’s assets and estates, and they are against him being listed as Herbert Wigwe’s agent or next of kin.
The Wigwe family, known for their high-profile status and enormous riches, has been mired in a bitter feud since Herbert’s tragic death. According to reports, a court injunction has advised Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, who claims to be Herbert’s cousin, to stop doing activities that obstruct the proper execution of Herbert Wigwe’s will. This injunction was submitted at the request of Herbert’s father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, and the affidavit was made public.
Christian Chukwuka has been requested to defend his property interests, and the court may issue a grant of probate, allowing the chosen executor, Uchechukwu Wigwe, to take full control of the estate and operate as its personal representative. Following his brother’s death, Uche has sought Mr. Munirudeen Liadi’s legal assistance to speed the process.
This latest document is a watershed moment in the case, indicating that Christian’s challenge may be reaching a breaking point as the entire family rallies against Uche, claiming that he is untrustworthy enough to manage such enormous assets. “Uche has always been the black sheep, and after Herbert died, many people believed he should have taken up. Instead, his questionable judgments have left everyone concerned,” insiders said.
The estate, which consists of several homes and corporate endeavors, is currently the subject of contentious family arguments, with some family members calling for a more seasoned expert to assume leadership. Another source revealed, “They don’t want Uche to take full control of the assets.” “To make sure everything is handled correctly, they are talking about appointing a trustee.”
Additionally, according to sources, Uche is directing the media attention in an attempt to win over the people. Many people think he is presenting himself as both a victim and an actor in this developing drama, which is why his actions have drawn criticism.
The family also accused Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the late bank chief’s business partner, of excessively interfering in family matters involving the children the late banker left behind and making some business decisions without seeking input from his family.
Herbert’s close friend and chairman of Access Holdings, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has opted to stay out of the family business. Given that Uche is still navigating the media landscape and appears to be trying to influence public opinion in his favor, this decision emphasizes the complexity of the situation.
Before his death, Herbert offered Uche many high-profile jobs, including the top executive post in Access Bank’s private banking division. Uche Wigwe is currently the Non-Executive Director of Coronation, one of Africa’s leading financial services companies. He is also the principal partner of Wigwe & Partners. Uche has a wealth of experience offering advice on a variety of practice areas, including debt recovery and corporate insolvency. He holds a B.Sc. in Banking and Finance from the University of Port Harcourt, an LL.B. from the University of Ibadan, and an LL.M. in Petroleum Law and Policy from the University of Dundee, Scotland.
