Table of Contents
- Alarm Raised by Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo
- Discrimination Against His Children
- Barrier to Education
- Appeal to Authorities
The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has expressed concern over what he describes as discrimination against his children, who are reportedly being denied admission into schools due to his stance on the genocide of Christians in the state and other regions of Nigeria.
The clergyman, who voiced his concerns in a statement on Friday, lamented that his children, despite being qualified for admission into Nigerian universities, are facing obstacles, particularly in northern Nigeria, as a result of his outspoken position regarding the systemic killings of Christians by bandits and terrorists, especially in communities within Plateau State.
In the statement shared with our correspondent, Rev. Dachomo characterized the discrimination faced by his children as distressing and urged Nigerian authorities not to penalize them for his actions, emphasizing that they are innocent and do not deserve such unjust treatment due to his advocacy.
According to the cleric, his name has become a hindrance to his children’s educational advancement, even though they meet the fundamental requirements for admission, leaving them confused about why they are subjected to such treatment.
“My children have been denied admission into universities, particularly in the North, due to my stance and efforts in exposing Christian genocide,” a portion of the statement read.
He highlighted that the issues typically arise during the admission screening process when admission officers recognize the surname “Dachomo.”
“Once they see the name Dachomo, the application is reportedly set aside or quietly discarded,” he stated.
He further mentioned that such incidents have occurred on more than three occasions, describing these experiences as intentional and targeted at him and his children because of his ongoing calls for government intervention to halt the killings of Christians.
“My children have applied to various institutions over time, but the results have frequently been rejections without clear explanations.
“This pattern has predominantly been observed in northern institutions, and this is not merely a coincidence. My children are being singled out because of my name.”
Rev. Dachomo stated that this situation has caused emotional distress for his family, particularly for his children, who, he noted, are not involved in his activism or public statements.
He, however, appealed to the government and educational institutions not to penalize his children or deny them opportunities due to his beliefs or outspoken nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What discrimination is Rev. Dachomo's children facing?
Rev. Dachomo's children are reportedly being denied admission to universities, particularly in northern Nigeria, due to his outspoken stance against the genocide of Christians.
How has Rev. Dachomo described the impact of this discrimination?
He describes the discrimination as distressing, causing emotional pain to his family, especially to his children, who have no involvement in his activism.
What is Rev. Dachomo requesting from the government and educational institutions?
He is appealing to the government and educational institutions not to punish his children or deny them opportunities because of his beliefs or public stance.
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