Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has expressed intention to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau over allegations bordering on non-declaration of assets.
FHC Director of Information, Dr Catherine Oby Christopher on Monday, in a statement, said Justice Tsoho requested the bureau to fix any date commencing from the week of March 16 as the most convenient for his appearance.
The FHC chief judge reiterated that his commitment to due process, transparency and respect for the rule of law.
The letter read, “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.
“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.
“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, 16 March 2026, is convenient for the Honourable Chief Judge and his counsel. The Hon. Chief Judge reiterates his commitment to due process, transparency, and respect for the rule of law.”
Justice Tsoho was alleged in a petition to have violated the code of conduct law by not making full disclosure of his assets i.e. not declaring three of his accounts with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and another with Access Bank.
The CCB could charge the chief judge if it finds a prima facie evidence and conviction could lead to up to 10 years imprisonment and a 10-year ban on holding public office.
