Shyngle Wigwe, father of the late billionaire business magnate and former CEO of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, collapsed on Saturday and was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
This development was clarified by Tony Ogbuagu, a prominent influencer on X (formerly Twitter), who refuted rumors of the elder Wigwe’s demise.
Ogbuagu reassured the public, stating: “Herbert Wigwe’s father is not deceased. He suffered a collapse and has been hospitalized. Let’s exercise caution with spreading unsubstantiated news.
“Distinguished guests and numerous mourners gathered at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, to pay their respects at the funeral service for Wigwe, his wife, Doreen, and their son, Chizzy.
Wigwe, who tragically lost his life alongside his wife and son in a helicopter crash in the United States, was laid to rest on March 9, 2024, following a combined funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo.