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VIDEO: Access Bank reacts to VeryDarkMan’s allegations of ₦500 million inheritance dispute

Access Bank PLC has responded to allegations by Nigerian social media influencer VeryDarkMan concerning an inheritance dispute involving a purported ₦500 million fund belonging to a deceased customer.
The bank categorically denied the claims, describing them as “untrue and baseless.”
https://x.com/myaccessbank/status/1860678475935289724?t=Ai5-9_-CtkOUV7ceMO838Q&s=19
The dispute arose after VeryDarkMan alleged that Access Bank failed to release over ₦500 million belonging to the late Mr. Edongesi Edith Hour, who passed away in 2019 without a will. According to the activist, despite the family obtaining a Letter of Administration and recovering funds from other banks, Access Bank allegedly denied access to the late customer’s account, initially claiming the account did not exist before declaring it dormant with a balance of just 54 kobo.
Watch the video below;
https://x.com/Coolverydarkma/status/1860009379950743678?t=gsx0pKXE_OxjwPJBnnOV9w&s=19
In a detailed response, Access Bank reaffirmed its commitment to ethical operations and the security of customers’ funds. The bank stated:
There is no missing ₦500 million or any amount from the customer’s account or any other account.
Independent investigations within the banking sector corroborated the bank’s findings.
Access Bank operates under the highest ethical standards and safeguards customer privacy.
The bank also urged the public to dismiss “sensational and unverified claims” aimed at misleading them while emphasizing its continued engagement with the deceased’s family.
In a viral video, VeryDarkMan accused the bank of withholding crucial transaction records and called for deeper scrutiny into the matter. He described the case as a broader issue of accountability in Nigeria’s banking system, highlighting the need to ensure that inherited funds are accessible to rightful heirs.
Access Bank, however, remains firm in its position, assuring the public of its integrity and adherence to professional standards. For now, the matter continues to generate discussions about trust and accountability within Nigeria’s financial institutions.
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