Abuja: The Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has declared his readiness to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for investigation over alleged failure to declare some bank accounts in his asset declaration form. Justice Tsoho, said this in a statement by the FHC’s Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Christopher in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the judge expressed his commitment to cooperate with the CCB. He stated that he would honor the invitation as soon as his lawyer, Kanu Agabi, SAN, completes his medical treatment abroad. The statement conveyed that the Federal High Court wished to clarify that Justice John Terhemba Tsoho is fully committed to cooperating with the CCB regarding its invitation. It emphasized his constitutional right to consult and be represented by counsel of his choice.
Christopher communicated that this position has been duly communicated to the Code of Conduct Bureau, affirming the Chief Judge’s willingness to appear and participate in the process in full compliance with the law and established constitutional safeguards. For scheduling purposes, the Bureau has been informed that any date within the week commencing Monday, March 16, 2026, is convenient for the Honourable Chief Judge and his counsel. The statement concluded with the Chief Judge reiterating his commitment to due process, transparency, and respect for the rule of law.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the CCB was reported to have summoned the Chief Judge, following an investigation by PREMIUM TIMES, which alleged that Justice Tsoho failed to declare several bank accounts in his asset declaration form, in violation of the country’s Code of Conduct law.