My Children Being Denied Admission Due to My Stance on Christian Genocide, Laments Rev. Dachomo
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, has alleged that his children are being systematically denied university admissions in Nigeria as a form of retaliation for his human rights advocacy.
In a statement released on Friday, the clergyman lamented that his children, despite being academically qualified, have faced repeated rejections—particularly from institutions in Northern Nigeria.
Rev. Dachomo claims that his children’s educational progress is being intentionally stalled due to his outspokenness regarding the systemic killing of Christians in the Middle Belt and other parts of the country.
* The “Dachomo” Surname: According to the cleric, the discrimination typically begins during the screening process. He alleges that once admission officers notice the surname “Dachomo,” applications are often “set aside or quietly dropped.”
* Repeated Rejections: He noted that this pattern has occurred on more than three occasions with different institutions, which he believes is not a coincidence but a deliberate attempt to punish him through his children.
* Emotional Toll: The Reverend expressed deep pain that his children, who have no involvement in his public statements or activism, are being treated as “collateral damage.”
Rev. Dachomo has recently gained significant attention both locally and internationally for his bold stance on the security situation in Plateau State. “My children are being targeted because of my name… they are innocent and do not deserve such unfair treatment on account of my exposure.” — Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo
His recent advocacy includes:
* Genocide Claims: Presiding over numerous mass burials and asserting that the violence against Christians in the region constitutes a genocide a term the Nigerian government has consistently disputed.
* International Appeals: Calling for international intervention from the UN and the U.S. government to protect vulnerable communities.
* Friction with Authorities: He has previously faced death threats and was recently accused by the Nigerian Army of inciting unrest after he warned of impending attacks.
Rev. Dachomo appealed to the Federal Government and educational institutions to ensure that admission processes remain merit-based and free from political or religious bias. He stressed that children should not be penalized for the beliefs or actions of their parents.
