The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has alleged that his children were being denied admission into tertiary institutions because of his blunt stance on the alleged killing of Christians in Plateau State and other parts of Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Friday, the cleric said his children, who are qualified for university admission, have repeatedly been denied opportunities, particularly by institutions in northern Nigeria.
The cleric attributed this to his public advocacy against what he described as the systematic killing of Christians by bandits and terrorists.
Dachomo described the development as discriminatory and unjust, stressing that his children are innocent and should not be punished for his views or public engagements.
According to him, his surname has become a major obstacle during the admission process, with challenges often arising at the screening stage.
“Once they see the name ‘Dachomo’, the application is allegedly set aside or quietly dropped,” he said.
The cleric noted that the experience had occurred on more than three occasions, adding that applications submitted by his children to different institutions were rejected without clear explanations.
“The pattern has repeated itself, mostly in northern institutions. This is not a mere coincidence. My children are being targeted because of my name and my stance in exposing Christian genocide,” he said.
Rev. Dachomo said the situation has taken an emotional toll on his family, particularly his children, whom he emphasised have no involvement in his activism or public statements.
He appealed to the government and educational authorities to ensure fairness in the admission process and to refrain from denying his children educational opportunities based on his beliefs or outspokenness.
