The Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives has called on the United States Government and its relevant agencies to thoroughly investigate the cause of the helicopter crash that killed the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son.
Also, the Rivers House of Representatives members called on the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies in the country to join in the investigation.
Wigwe, alongside his wife and son died in a helicopter crash in California near the Nevada border, US, last Friday.
Leader of the caucus, Dunamenne Dekor, made the call in a statement he made available to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Monday.
The statement read, “Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we extend our deepest condolences to the Wigwe family and loved ones during this distressing time.
“Dr Herbert Wigwe played a prominent role in the financial banking community, education and welfare.
“His leadership at Access Holdings Plc has left an indelible mark on the industry.
“As we mourn the loss of our son; a nationalist, lover of Rivers State, and visionary and compassionate leader, we take solace in the very remarkable impact he made in the financial sector, education, and particularly his philanthropic lifestyle and belief that the well-being of a people is the only thing that has intrinsic value.
“The Caucus is calling on the United States of America and its relevant agencies, the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and all relevant institutions and agencies of government to thoroughly investigate the cause of this ill-fated helicopter crash in California and make public its findings.
“We fervently hope that the authorities will successfully locate and provide the necessary support to the families of the victims of this devastating incident.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wigwe family and all those who have been impacted by this tragic event.”
Similarly, the President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organization Worldwide, Eze Godspower Onuekwa, has threatened that the United States Government must unravel the actual cause of the death of erudite banker, businessman, Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, who passed on in an helicopter crash in the United States on Friday night.
Onuekwa said the US Government must explain to Ikwerre people how and why Herbert Wigwe died with his wife and son in a chopper crash enroute Nevada from California.
Speaking at the Palace of the Paramount Ruler and Nye Nwe Ali Isiokpo, Eze Blessing Wagor, on Monday, Onuekwa assured Isiokpo people that Ogbakor Ikwerre was behind them.
He said there must be an autopsy to verify the actual cause of his death, adding that Ikwerre people would not sleep until the actual cause of Herbert Wigwe’s death was made known.
Onuekwa also said that a day would be fixed for all Ikwerre sons and daughters to march the streets of Ikwerre land with black clothes, with all shops and offices closed.
He stated that after that, Ikwerre people would visit the governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and ask him the next line of action before writing to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
In his response, the Paramount Ruler and Nye Nwe Ali Isiokpo, Eze Blessing Wagor, thanked members of Ogbakor Ikwerre for the condolence visit, saying that they would be involved in his burial plans.
He also permitted them to take any action that would benefit the entire Ikwerre ethnic nationality as regards the cause of death of the late businessman.
He prayed God to bless them for this noble step and grant them journey mercies back to their various destinations.
In the entourage of the Ogbakor Ikwerre delegation to Isiokpo are members of the National Executive Committee of Ogbakor Ikwerre, Chapter representatives, the President of Ikwerre People’s Association (IPA), High Chief Monday Wehere, the President of Iwhuruohna Progressive Organization (IPO), Mr. Okachikwu Dibia, who was represented by Onyeche Igwe, and other well-meaning individuals of Ikwerre extraction.