December 20, 2025 | News | SUNTV Global Channel
A senior cleric in Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has alleged that his children are being systematically denied admission into Nigerian universities because of his outspoken stance on what he describes as the ongoing killing of Christians in parts of the country.
Rev. Dachomo, the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, raised the alarm in a statement issued on Friday, expressing deep concern over what he called deliberate discrimination against his family.
According to the cleric, his children have met all academic and administrative requirements for admission on several occasions, yet continue to face repeated rejections—particularly from universities in northern Nigeria. He believes the refusals are directly linked to his public advocacy against attacks on Christian communities, especially in Plateau State.
“My children have been denied admission into universities, especially in the North, because of my stance and position in exposing Christian genocide,” Rev. Dachomo said in the statement.
He further alleged that the discrimination often occurs during admission screening processes, claiming that once officials notice the surname “Dachomo,” applications are allegedly sidelined or quietly dropped.
“Once they see the name Dachomo, the application is allegedly set aside,” he stated.
Rev. Dachomo described the situation as “pathetic and painful,” noting that such incidents have happened more than three times, forming what he believes is a clear pattern rather than coincidence. He maintained that his children are being unfairly targeted because of his persistent calls on government authorities to take decisive action against banditry and terrorist attacks on Christian communities.
The cleric lamented the emotional toll the situation has taken on his family, particularly his children, whom he stressed have no involvement in his activism or public commentary.
“My name has become a barrier to my children’s educational progress,” he said, adding that they are often left confused and distressed over rejections that come without clear explanations.
Rev. Dachomo appealed to the Nigerian government and educational institutions to ensure that innocent children are not punished for the views or actions of their parents, urging authorities to uphold fairness and equal opportunity in the education system.
He emphasized that his advocacy is driven by a desire for peace, justice, and the protection of lives, not to endanger the future of his family.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor developments surrounding this allegation and seeks responses from the relevant education authorities.
