No going back on blasphemy laws, Kano tells ECOWAS court

The Kano State Government has defended its blasphemy laws against a verdict by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, asserting the constitutional right to uphold religious sanctity within its jurisdiction.

The ECOWAS court’s judgment, which declared certain aspects of the blasphemy laws inconsistent with international human rights standards, has sparked a fierce debate.

In a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH the state Commissioner for Information…