Bitter Inheritance Battle: Wigwe family patriarch sues late CEO’s 26-Year-Old daughter over asset

February 19, 2025

By Adedoja Adesoji

A year after the passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, his family is embroiled in a heated battle over his assets.

The late banker’s children are facing a challenge from their paternal relatives, who are contesting the distribution of his estate.

At the center of the controversy is a lawsuit filed by Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, the late CEO’s father, against his 26-year-old granddaughter, Otutochi Channel Wigwe.

The suit, which also involves other family members, has raised concerns about the welfare and safety of the late banker’s children.

The family’s actions have been questioned, with many wondering if they are genuinely concerned about the children’s well-being or driven by greed.

The lawsuit has been described as a disturbing development, particularly given the young age of Otutochi and the recent loss of her father.

Despite the court’s ruling in favor of the children, protecting them from the Wigwe family’s attempts to disinherit them, concerns linger about their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

The family’s behavior, including an incident where the children were prevented from visiting their father’s graveside, has sparked worries about their safety.

As the inheritance battle continues, many are left wondering what the true motives of the Wigwe family are and what the future holds for the late banker’s children.