Nigeria, March 5 -- The Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo branches of the Nigerian Bar Association in Benue State have criticised the invitation of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).

In a joint statement issued under the aegis of the United Benue Bar, the branches said the move was unconstitutional and contrary to settled judicial authorities.

The joint statement, which did not indicate a specific date of signing, was endorsed by Yerna J. Yaji, chairperson of the NBA Makurdi Branch; Felix Zahemen Uwar, chairperson of the NBA Gboko Branch; and John Emmanuel Ojoh, chairperson of the NBA Otukpo Branch.

"The Code of Conduct Bureau lacks the constitutional authority to summon a sitting Chief ...