The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has reportedly interrogated the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for several hours over the large sum of cash found in his wife’s possession.
A source at the anti-graft agency according to Sahara Reporters, said the interrogation was conducted on Tuesday.
“EFCC interrogated the Chief Judge, Tsoho, for hours on Tuesday over his wife’s cash haul.”
This is coming after Justice Tsoho’s wife was intercepted by EFCC operatives while transiting to Benue State.
Diaspora Digital Media understand that she was subsequently returned to Abuja.
The EFCC operatives allegedly discovered $160,000 in cash in her possession at the time of the interception.
“She was intercepted by EFCC operatives while travelling to Benue State and was subsequently returned to Abuja,” a source said.
“$160,000 cash was reportedly found in her possession at the point of interception.”
Though, the circumstances surrounding the funds and the purpose of the trip have not yet been officially clarified.
The incident comes amid growing scrutiny surrounding Justice Tsoho.
Meanwhile, the Chief Judge is slated 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 accused Justice Tsoho of violating the Code of Conduct law by allegedly failing to fully disclose his assets, including three bank accounts with United Bank for Africa (UBA) and another with Access Bank.
If the Code of Conduct Bureau establishes a prima facie case, the anti-corruption body could initiate charges against the Chief Judge.
A conviction could attract a prison term of up to 10 years as well as a 10-year ban from holding public office.
In a statement issued last Monday, the Director of Information of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Catherine Christopher, said the Chief Judge remained fully committed to cooperating with the bureau regarding its invitation.
The statement added that Justice Tsoho would appear before the bureau alongside his legal representative, Kanu Agabi (SAN), who was reported to be outside the country for medical reasons.
According to the court, the senior advocate has indicated his willingness to accompany the Chief Judge to the bureau upon his return to Nigeria.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
