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The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has accused some educational institutions of discriminating against his children, alleging that they have been denied admission because of his outspoken stance on what he describes as Christian genocide in Plateau State and other parts of Nigeria.
Rev. Dachomo raised the allegation in a statement issued on Friday, where he expressed concern that his children, despite being qualified for admission into Nigerian universities, have repeatedly been turned down, particularly by institutions located in northern Nigeria.
According to the cleric, the denial of admission is linked to his public condemnation of the persistent killing of Christians by bandits and terrorists, especially in communities across Plateau State.
In the statement obtained by our correspondent, Rev. Dachomo described the alleged treatment of his children as unjust and distressing, urging authorities not to victimize them because of his advocacy, insisting that they bear no responsibility for his public positions.
He said his surname has now become an obstacle to his children’s academic advancement, even though they meet all basic admission requirements, a development he described as deeply troubling.
“My children have been denied admission into universities, especially in the North, because of my stance and position in exposing Christian genocide,” part of the statement read.
Rev. Dachomo further explained that the alleged discrimination often begins during admission screening exercises once officials identify his surname.
“Once they see the name Dachomo, the application is allegedly set aside or quietly dropped,” he said.
He disclosed that similar incidents have occurred on more than three occasions, describing the pattern as deliberate and directly connected to his continued calls on the government to halt the killing of Christians.
“My children have applied to different institutions over time, but the outcome has often been rejection without clear reasons.
“The pattern has repeated itself mostly in northern institutions, and this is not a mere coincidence. My children are being targeted because of my name.”
The cleric said the situation has caused emotional distress for his family, particularly his children, whom he noted have no involvement in his activism or public engagements.
He appealed to the government and educational authorities to ensure that his children are not punished or denied opportunities as a result of his beliefs or outspoken views.
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