The Federal High Court of Nigeria has clarified that its Chief Judge, John Terhemba Tsoho, is ready to honour an invitation from the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and remains fully committed to cooperating with the Bureau.

In a statement issued on Monday by the court’s Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, the court explained that the Chief Judge has exercised his constitutional right to consult and be represented by counsel of his choice. Accordingly, his legal representative, Kanu Godwin Agabi, CON, SAN, has indicated readiness to accompany him to the Bureau upon his return to Nigeria.

The statement noted that Agabi is currently outside the country for medical reasons, a situation that has been formally communicated to the CCB. Despite this, the Chief Judge’s willingness to appear and fully participate in the process, in line with constitutional safeguards and due process, has been reaffirmed.

For the purpose of scheduling, the court disclosed that the CCB has been informed that any date within the week commencing Monday, March 16, 2026, would be convenient for the Chief Judge and his counsel.

The Federal High Court emphasized that Justice Tsoho remains committed to transparency, respect for the rule of law, and full compliance with all lawful procedures.

Recall The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has summoned the CJ , following a disclosed he failed to declare several bank accounts in his asset declaration form, in violation of the country’s Code of Conduct law.

According to media reports bureau had summoned Justice Tsoho to appear before it and respond to questions regarding the undeclared accounts.

The CCB had expected him on Friday, but he did not appear. Officials said they expected him to appear on Monday.

The CCB is the federal agency responsible for addressing conflicts of interest and abuse of office by public servants.

Under Nigeria’s Code of Conduct regime, public officers are required to fully disclose all assets, including bank accounts and the funds held in them.

Non-disclosure or false declaration constitutes a breach of the law and may attract severe sanctions, including removal from office.