According to Vanguard, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu to stay clear of the ongoing probe into Justice John Tsoho. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court is currently under investigation by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over allegations of non-declaration of assets.
The civil society group raised alarms following reports that high-profile political actors are lobbying the Presidency to suppress the investigation. CHRICED emphasized that any interference would undermine the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, which is critical for Nigeria’s democratic stability.
The probe comes at a sensitive time when the judiciary is facing intense public scrutiny over conflicting judgments. Legal experts argue that transparency in the CCB process is the only way to restore public confidence in the temple of justice.
Premium Times confirmed the investigation, stating “the CCB is looking into assets not declared in the judge’s filings,” and Channels TV reported that “civil society leaders are demanding a public hearing on the matter.”
Echotitbits take: This case is a litmus test for the Tinubu administration’s “anti-corruption” credentials. If the Presidency is seen to protect a high-ranking judicial officer, it could trigger a fresh wave of protests regarding judicial accountability.
Source: Daily Post – https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/15/chriced-warns-tinubu-against-interference-in-ccbs-probe-of-abuja-chief-judge/, March 15, 2026
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