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The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has raised the alarm over what he described as discrimination against his children, who are allegedly being denied admission into schools because of his stance on Christian genocide in the state and other parts of Nigeria.
The clergyman, who raised the alarm in a statement on Friday, lamented that his children, who are qualified for admission into Nigerian universities, are being denied the opportunity, particularly in northern Nigeria, due to his outspoken position on the systemic killing of Christians by bandits and terrorists, especially in communities in Plateau State.
In the statement seen by our correspondent, Rev. Dachomo described the discrimination against his children as pathetic and called on Nigerian authorities not to punish them because of him, stressing that they are innocent and do not deserve such unfair treatment on account of his exposure.
According to the cleric, his name has become a barrier to his children’s educational progress, despite their meeting the basic requirements for admission, leaving them to wonder why they should be treated in such a manner.
“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.
He noted that the problems usually begin during the admission screening process when admission officers notice the surname “Dachomo.”
“Once they see the name Dachomo, the application is allegedly set aside or quietly dropped,” he said.
He further stated that such instances have occurred on more than three occasions, describing the experiences as deliberate and targeted at him and his children due to his persistent calls on the government to intervene and stop 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.”
Rev. Dachomo said the situation has caused emotional pain to his family, especially his children, who, he noted, have no involvement in his activism or public statements.
He, however, appealed to the government and educational institutions not to punish his children or deny them opportunities because of his beliefs or outspokenness.
