The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, was reportedly questioned for several hours on Tuesday by representatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding a substantial amount of money purportedly discovered in his wife’s hands.
The interrogation came when the judge’s wife was intercepted by EFCC agents while traveling, a commission source told Sahara Reporters.
The Chief Judge Tsoho was questioned by the EFCC for hours on Tuesday on his wife’s cash haul, according to the source.
The development comes after the judge’s wife was stopped by EFCC agents on her way to Benue State, according to reports.
She was later brought back to Abuja, where authorities allegedly found $160,000 in cash in her possession at the time of interception, according to those acquainted with the situation.
However, the funding situation and the trip’s objective have not yet been formally explained.
On March 16, 2026, Justice Tsoho is scheduled to testify before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over allegations pertaining to asset disclosure.
The Chief Judge was accused in a petition of neglecting to disclose certain assets, such as three bank accounts with United Bank for Africa and another with Access Bank.
All assets, liabilities, and bank accounts—including domiciliary accounts—must be declared by public officials in Nigeria.
The judge may be charged if the agency proves its case.
Penalties for a conviction include up to ten years in prison and a ten-year suspension from public office.
According to a statement from the Federal High Court’s Director of Information, Catherine Christopher, the Chief Judge is still dedicated to working with the agency.
The announcement also stated that Kanu Agabi, Justice Tsoho’s attorney, who is presently abroad for medical reasons, will be present.
The statement stated, “The Honourable Chief Judge remains fully committed to cooperating with the Code of Conduct Bureau in respect of its invitation.”
Agabi has stated that he is eager to go to the bureau with the Chief Judge when he returns to Nigeria, the court claims.
