Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday questioned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for several hours over a large sum of cash found in his wife’s possession
An EFCC source told SaharaReporters, “EFCC interrogated the Chief Judge, Tsoho, for hours on Tuesday over his wife’s cash haul.”
The development follows an exclusive report by SaharaReporters on Sunday that Justice Tsoho’s wife was intercepted by EFCC operatives while travelling to Benue State and was later returned to Abuja.
“The $160,000 cash was reportedly found in her possession at the point of interception,” a source said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the funds and the purpose of the trip have not been officially clarified, SaharaReporters states
The incident comes amid increasing scrutiny of Justice Tsoho, who is also scheduled to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on March 16, 2026, over allegations that he failed to declare his assets as required by law.
A petition accuses the Chief Judge of violating the Code of Conduct law by allegedly failing to fully disclose his assets, including three bank accounts with United Bank for Africa (UBA) and another with Access Bank. If the CCB establishes a prima facie case, it could initiate charges, with a conviction carrying up to 10 years in prison and a 10-year ban from holding public office.
The Federal High Court issued a statement last Monday through its Director of Information, Catherine Christopher, saying Justice Tsoho remains committed to cooperating with the bureau.
The statement added that the Chief Judge will appear before the bureau with his legal representative, Kanu Agabi (SAN), who is currently outside the country for medical reasons but has indicated his willingness to accompany Tsoho upon his return.
“The Federal High Court of Nigeria wishes to clarify that the Honourable Chief Judge, Hon Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, remains fully committed to cooperating with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in respect of its invitation,” the statement read.
“In accordance with his constitutional right to consult and be represented by counsel of his choice, his legal representative, Kanu Godwin Agabi, CON, SAN, has indicated his readiness to accompany the Honourable Chief Judge to the Bureau upon his return to Nigeria, he being presently outside the country for medical reasons.”
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