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 are being deliberately denied admission into tertiary institutions due to his outspoken stance against the killing of Christians in Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Friday, the clergyman said his children, who are qualified for university admission, have repeatedly been rejected by several institutions—particularly in northern Nigeria—because of his vocal advocacy against what he described as the systematic killing of Christians by bandits and terrorists, especially in Plateau State.
Rev. Dachomo described the situation as painful and unjust, stressing that his children are innocent and should not be punished for his public views or activism. He noted that despite meeting all admission requirements, his children have faced repeated rejections without clear explanations.
According to him, the challenges often occur during screening processes when admission officers allegedly recognize the surname “Dachomo,” after which the applications are either set aside or quietly dropped. He claimed this has happened on more than three occasions, mostly in northern institutions, which he believes points to a deliberate pattern of discrimination.
“My children have been denied admission into universities, especially in the North, because of my stance in exposing the killing of Christians,” he said.
The cleric added that the situation has caused emotional distress for his family, particularly his children, who have no involvement in his advocacy. He appealed to the government and relevant educational authorities to intervene and ensure that his children are not denied their constitutional right to education because of his beliefs or public position.
