The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, reportedly spent several hours being questioned by members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday regarding a substantial amount of money that was purportedly discovered in his wife’s hands.
Sahara Reporters was informed by a commission source that the interrogation came after the judge’s wife was stopped by EFCC agents while traveling.
According to the source, “the EFCC questioned Chief Judge Tsoho for hours on Tuesday regarding his wife’s cash haul.”
The development reportedly comes after the judge’s wife was stopped by EFCC agents on her way to Benue State.
She was later brought back to Abuja, where authorities reportedly found $160,000 in cash in her possession at the time of interception, according to those acquainted with the situation.
The funding source and the trip’s objective, however, have not yet been made clear.
On March 16, 2026, Justice Tsoho is scheduled to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over accusations pertaining to asset disclosure.
Three bank accounts with United Bank for Africa and another with Access Bank were among the assets that the Chief Judge was accused of failing to report in a petition.
Public officials must disclose all assets, liabilities, and bank accounts, including domiciliary accounts, in accordance with Nigerian law.
The judge may face prosecution if the agency establishes a prima facie case.
Penalties for a conviction include a 10-year ban from public office and up to 10 years in prison.
The Chief Judge is still dedicated to working with the agency, according to a statement released by the Federal High Court’s Director of Information, Catherine Christopher.
According to the announcement, Justice Tsoho will appear with his attorney, Kanu Agabi, who is presently abroad for medical reasons.
According to the statement, “The Honourable Chief Judge remains fully committed to cooperating with the Code of Conduct Bureau in respect of its invitation.”
The court claims that Agabi has expressed a desire to go to the bureau with the Chief Judge when he returns to Nigeria.
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