No going back on blasphemy laws, Kano tells ECOWAS court

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

ECOWAS Court Rules Kano’s Blasphemy Laws Violate Freedom Of Expression, Orders Nigeria To Repeal Or Amend Penal And Sharia Codes

By Unini Chioma | The Nigeria Lawyer | April 11, 2025 The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violate international human rights obligations. In the case filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative against the Federal Republic of

‘We must protect Islam’ — Kano rejects ECOWAS court ruling on blasphemy laws

The Kano government has reacted to the ECOWAS court judgement which declared the state’s blasphemy laws as human rights violations.   The state government said it has every right to create laws that reflect the moral and religious contexts of its residents.   On April 9, the ECOWAS court held that the blasphemy provisions in the Kano State Sharia Penal Code Law and the Kano State Penal Code do not align with the freedom of expression guaranteed …

ECOWAS court declares Kano state’s blasphemy laws in violation of international human rights

ECOWAS Court ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violated international human rights obligations, deeming key provisions incompatible with freedom of expression.

ECOWAS court: Kano govt defends blasphemy laws - Media Talk Africa

Against a verdict by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, asserting the constitutional right to uphold religious sanctity within its jurisdiction, the Kano State Government has defended its blasphemy laws. The ECOWAS court’s judgment sparked a fierce debate following the declaration that certain aspects of the blasphemy ...

No Going Back On Blasphemy Laws, Kano Tells ECOWAS Court - Thepodiummedia

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 and In…