Inheritance Drama! Herbert Wigwe's Sister Speaks Out on Court Case Over Late Brother's Estate (Video)

 

Joyce Wigwe, the elder sister of the late Herbert Wigwe, has shed light on the ongoing legal battle concerning her brother’s estate and guardianship of his children.

In an interview with TV360 Exclusive, Joyce addressed the family’s dispute with Herbert’s close friend and business partner, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, clarifying that the conflict is not with Herbert’s children.

Following Wigwe’s tragic passing in February 2024, a court case emerged regarding the administration of his estate.

In November 2024, Herbert’s father, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, and cousin, Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, filed a motion to appoint interim administrators, citing concerns over potential mismanagement and guardianship issues regarding Herbert’s minor children.

However, in February 2025, the Lagos State High Court dismissed their application, ruling that they lacked the legal standing to intervene since they were not beneficiaries of Herbert’s will.

The court upheld that Aig-Imoukhuede and Uche Wigwe were trustees and personal representatives of Herbert’s estate, as specified in his will.

Joyce revealed that their family had always welcomed Herbert’s friends, including Aigboje’s family.

However, she claimed that tensions became evident at Herbert’s funeral, where Aigboje and his wife allegedly restricted access to the children.

"It was obvious from the funeral that AIG and his wife kept flanking the kids and would not let us get close to them," she said.

She also alleged that Access Bank staff controlled seating arrangements, preventing the family from sitting near the children.

After the funeral, Aigboje allegedly held private meetings with Herbert’s father, excluding other family members. Joyce expressed concern over the lack of transparency, particularly when Aigboje asked her father to sign documents regarding Herbert’s estate.

Joyce further disclosed that Aigboje stopped providing financial support to their father, claiming that Herbert’s father was using the funds to sue him.

In response, the family argued that Herbert’s estate had enough funds to continue supporting his parents, leading them to file a legal application to clarify Herbert’s financial interests, including his shares in Access Bank and life insurance policies.

Despite the dispute, Joyce emphasized that the family remains close to Herbert’s children.

She recalled advising her niece, Tochi, to keep copies of any documents she signed concerning the estate.

"She said, ‘Yes, Auntie, I will,’ and that was the last conversation I had with her," Joyce revealed, hinting at sudden developments that followed.

On February 9, 2024, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, and their son Chizi died in a helicopter crash near Nipton, California, while traveling to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl.

The accident also claimed the lives of former Nigerian Exchange Group Chairman Abimbola Ogunbanjo and two crew members.

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