Engineer Shyngle Wigwe, father of the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, has dismissed reports alleging that he is in conflict with his grandchildren over his late son’s estate.

Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and eldest son, died in a helicopter crash in the United States in February 2024. Since the tragedy, social media has been awash with claims of a family feud concerning the banker’s vast inheritance.

Some reports suggested that the 90-year-old patriarch was locked in a legal and emotional battle with Herbert’s children for control of his assets.

However, during a recent interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Engineer Wigwe firmly denied the allegations, describing them as unfounded and mischievous.

“How can I want to claim Herbert’s properties? Who is the best person to defend Herbert’s properties—the father or a friend? The father at 90 years? My grandchildren are there! Haba! I beg your pardon! How many more days have I got to live? So what will I do with Herbert’s properties?” he asked.

“I trained Herbert. I brought him up. Not a single penny from anybody went into bringing Herbert up. The mother is here. What will I do with Herbert’s wealth?” he added.