*Says Some People Thought Wigwe Was Fronting For Him as Owner of Access Bank – Sanusi
- By Halimah Olamide
Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Wednesday night broke down in tears as he recounted his relationship with the late banker, Herbert Wigwe.
Sanusi, while delivering his tribute at the Night of Tributes held in honour of the late banker, said that many people thought he was the owner of Access Bank because of the relationship with the late corporate giant.
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Wigwe was responsible for so many needs he required for almost four years that he had been in Lagos.
He recalled that on the night that the former Access Bank chief died, he had sent a message about a conversation concerning him where he had defended him in a chat group.
“So, possibly, the last thing that Herbert read before he was a message from me talking about him,” Sanusi said
Describing Wigwe as a great man, Sanusi said “We have to tell the Herbert story,” just as he prayed for the repose of his soul.
At this point, Sanusi broke down while the former Group Managing Director of Access Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede had to move close to him for support.
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He left the stage at this point.
Aig-Imokuede, who spoke next requested a clapping session in honour of Wigwe for as long as those present could clap.
A long clapping session continued as all stood except the children of the late Wigwe and his wife.
NPO Reports that Wigwe, his wife Doreen and son, Chizy had died on February 9 when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed at a Nevada-Carlifornia border in the United States.
Present at the event were the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state and many others.
Others who spoke at the tribute session include his family members.
Emeka Wigwe, his elder brother recalled the childhood they had together.
More details later…