{"id":2862,"date":"2024-10-23T08:43:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T08:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=2862"},"modified":"2024-10-23T08:43:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T08:43:50","slug":"wigwe-vs-aig-imoukhuede-court-summons-late-access-bank-ceos-cousin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2024\/10\/23\/wigwe-vs-aig-imoukhuede-court-summons-late-access-bank-ceos-cousin\/","title":{"rendered":"Wigwe Vs Aig-Imoukhuede: Court Summons Late Access Bank CEO\u2019s Cousin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Lagos High Court\u2019s Probate Registry has issued a summons to Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, calling on him to appear within eight days to address a legal dispute involving the estate of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former CEO of Access Bank.<\/h5>\n

Christian, claiming to be a cousin of the deceased, is challenging the provisions of Herbert Wigwe\u2019s will and the distribution of his assets.<\/p>\n

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The court has directed him to present his case in person or through legal representation, as outlined in the summons issued in Probate Form 7.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The court\u2019s directive requires Christian to declare his interest in the estate or provide reasons for opposing the probate process, which involves validating the will.<\/p>\n

The case brings attention to a contentious matter over the allocation of Herbert Wigwe\u2019s significant estate, given his prominent status in the banking industry.<\/p>\n

According to the Probate Registry, Christian can still contest the probate proceedings even if he holds no direct claim to the assets, by filing a summons to seek further court directives.<\/p>\n

\u201cBe aware that failure to respond may result in the court proceeding to grant probate or administration of the estate, despite any caveat you have filed<\/em>,\u201d stated the registry, as reported by The Nation.<\/p>\n

This legal case adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing controversies within the Wigwe family regarding control of the late banker\u2019s assets.<\/p>\n

Christian has previously filed an Affidavit of Truth, accusing Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Herbert\u2019s former business partner, of taking indirect control of his assets and guardianship of his children.<\/p>\n

In court documents dated October 7, 2024, Christian alleged that Aig-Imoukhuede assumed control of the estate without proper accountability, contrary to Herbert Wigwe\u2019s expressed wishes in his will.<\/p>\n

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and\u00a0 Harbert Wigwe were long-time friends and co-founders of Access Bank.<\/p>\n

Both men left their roles as Executive Directors at GTBank to acquire and grow Access Bank in the early 2000s. Herbert succeeded Aigboje as Group CEO in 2010, following a Central Bank of Nigeria policy requiring CEOs to step down after serving for 10 years.<\/p>\n

Under Herbert\u2019s leadership, Access Bank expanded significantly across Africa, acquiring Diamond Bank and several banks in Kenya and South Africa.<\/p>\n

Reports from an online publication indicated that Herbert Wigwe\u2019s parents had also filed a caveat at the Probate Registry, contesting the terms of his will.<\/p>\n

The caveat was reportedly lodged under the guidance of Pastor Shyngle, with Christian Chukwuka Wigwe supporting the move through an affidavit.<\/p>\n

However, Pastor Shyngle has denied any involvement in a dispute over his late son\u2019s property. In a statement issued by Emeka Wigwe on behalf of the family, the claims were refuted, with the family asserting that they had never sought a percentage of Herbert\u2019s estate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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