Nigeria, May 19 -- The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged widespread corruption in the Nigerian judiciary, saying many judges and lawyers are corrupt.

Speaking on Monday at the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch in Abuja, Mr El-Rufai said the judiciary is no longer trusted by the public due to delayed justice and biased rulings.

A text of the former governor's speech was shared with PREMIUM TIMES.

The former governor, who holds a Law degree from the University of London, claimed that justice in Nigeria often favours the rich and powerful.

He also criticised the use of 'ex parte' orders in political matters and accused some lawyers of using the courts for political gains.

He called on l...