The Probate Registry of the Lagos High Court has asked Christian Wigwe, cousin of the late former group chief executive officer of Access Holdings Herbert Wigwe, to make an appearance within eight days over a caveat he entered regarding the estate of the ex-bank chief.
Christian is challenging the distribution of Wigwe’s estate as outlined in his will.
The registry directed the caveator to enter an appearance within eight days either in person or through his lawyer over his interest in the estate.
In Probate Form 7, the registry directed Christian to make known his interest.
The court stated that if he has no contrary interest but wishes to show cause against the sealing of a grant of probate, he should issue and serve a summons for direction by the registrar.
“Take notice that in default of your so doing, the court may proceed to issue a grant of probate or administration on the said estate notwithstanding your caveat,” the registry stated.
The warning notice was at the instance of Uchechukwu Wigwe (the warning party) appointed as personal representative of the estate of the deceased in his will dated July 9, 2013.
Wigwe’s father Pastor Shyngle Wigwe earlier debunked reports that he was asking for 20 per cent of his son’s property.
The reports claimed the caveat was filed under the direction of Pastor Wigwe and supported by an affidavit by Christian.
Wigwe, his wife Chizoba and son Chizi died in a helicopter crash in Southern California in the United States on February 9.
Former group chairman of the Nigeria Stock Exchange Abimbola Ogunbanjo also died in the crash.