Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, has alleged that his children are being denied admission into Nigerian universities because of his outspoken position on the killings of Christians in parts of the country.
In a statement released on Friday, the cleric said his children have repeatedly faced rejection during admission processes despite meeting all academic requirements. He claimed the denials are more frequent in institutions located in northern Nigeria and linked the situation to his public criticism of what he describes as the systematic killing of Christians by bandits and terrorists, particularly in Plateau State.
Rev. Dachomo described the situation as discriminatory and unfair, stressing that his children should not be punished for his views or advocacy. According to him, his surname has become a major obstacle during admission screenings.
“My children have been denied admission into universities, especially in the North, because of my stance in exposing the genocide of Christians,” he said.
He alleged that once admission officers notice the surname “Dachomo,” applications are allegedly set aside or quietly dropped. The cleric added that this has happened on more than three occasions, which he believes shows a deliberate pattern of victimisation.
Rev. Dachomo said the development has caused emotional distress to his family, particularly his children, who have no involvement in his activism or public statements. He appealed to the government and relevant educational authorities to ensure that his children and others in similar situations are not denied opportunities because of their parents’ beliefs or public positions.
He urged authorities to uphold fairness and protect the rights of innocent students seeking access to education, regardless of their family background or surnames.
