EFCC Questions Chief Judge John Tsoho Over $160,000 Found With Wife Ahead Of CCB Hearing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday questioned Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for several hours over a large sum of cash reportedly 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 reports that Justice Tsoho’s wife was intercepted by EFCC operatives while travelling to Benue State and subsequently returned to Abuja. Sources said $160,000 in cash was allegedly discovered in her possession at the time. Details surrounding the source of the funds and the purpose of the trip have not yet been clarified. The investigation comes as Justice Tsoho is 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 alleges that the Chief Judge did not fully disclose his assets, including three accounts with United Bank for Africa (UBA) and another with Access Bank. Should the CCB establish a prima facie case, it could press charges, which carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a 10-year ban from public office. The Federal High Court issued a statement via its Director of Information, Catherine Christopher, reaffirming that Justice Tsoho is cooperating fully with the CCB. The statement noted that the Chief Judge will appear before the bureau alongside his legal representative, Kanu Godwin Agabi (SAN), who is currently abroad for medical reasons but has indicated he will 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 in respect of its invitation,” the statement read. It added, “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.”