Assets Declaration: Chief Judge Engages Former AGF, to Appear Before CCB

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has confirmed that its Chief Judge, John Tsoho, is cooperating with the Code of Conduct Bureau following his invitation over allegations relating to false assets declaration.

The court disclosed that Justice Tsoho is currently outside Nigeria on medical grounds. However, his legal representative, Kanu Agabi, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has expressed readiness to accompany the Chief Judge to the CCB upon his return to the country.

A statement issued by Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, Director of Information at the Federal High Court of Nigeria, said the bureau has been notified for scheduling purposes.

According to the statement, any date within the week commencing Monday, March 16, 2026, is convenient for the Chief Judge and his counsel.

The court reiterated that the CCB has been formally informed of the Chief Judge’s willingness to appear and participate in the process in full compliance with constitutional and legal provisions.