Herbert Wigwe, the former Group CEO of Access Holdings, died in a tragic helicopter accident that also claimed the lives of his wife, Chizoba, and their eldest son, Suni.
Wigwe was one of the major shareholders of Access Bank with a large 9% stake valued at approximately ₦125 billion ($54 million+). He also owned an extensive real estate portfolio with allegedly over 106 properties in London, properties in Lagos valued at ₦10 billion and ₦30 billion and Wigwe University in Rivers State. Following his passing, the question remains: who inherits his estate? 
Herbert’s Family
Herbert had only one wife, Chizoba. They had four children in total:
- Suni Wigwe (Deceased)
- Tochi Wigwe
- Hannah Wigwe
- David Wigwe
Herbert Wigwe was one of six children in total. Pastor Stella Wigwe is his mother and Shyngle Wigwe (the former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority), his father.
He had five siblings, though not all of them are alive;
Osita Wigwe: Herbert’s older brother, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 1997.
Emeka Wigwe: His only living brother.
Three Sisters: Joyce, Stella, and Peggy.
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Who Inherits His Wealth?
Per his Last Will and Testament, which was drafted abroad but filed with the High Court of Lagos State, the estate is to be inherited primarily by his surviving children: Tochi, Hannah, and David.
This is due to survivorship rules following the deaths of Chizoba and Suni, his business partner, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and his cousin, Uche Wigwe, were named among the trustees and personal representatives to manage the estate for the children.
However, there were rumours that the estate distribution has caused some friction within the Wigwe family. His father, Shyngle Wigwe, and other family members have stated that they are not challenging the provisions of the will and claiming certain assets, despite not being mentioned in the will.
Nigerian law generally favours the provisions of a valid will and the rights of biological children.
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