Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, the outspoken Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, has claimed that he has received threats from some aides and loyalists of President Bola Tinubu over his advocacy against what he describes as the ongoing Christian genocide in parts of Nigeria.
The cleric, who also serves as a pastor, made the revelation in a video circulating widely on social media since Friday. According to him, individuals linked to the Presidential Villa have warned him to stop speaking out, accusing him of “demarketing” the country through his activism.
“They are threatening and warning me to stop exposing Tinubu’s government at the global level over the ongoing killings of Christians in Nigeria by Fulani terrorists. They say they’re watching my every move from Aso Rock,” Rev. Dachomo said in the video.
He claimed that his work in countering the government’s denial of a Christian genocide—including presenting evidence such as videos of mass graves—has drawn intimidation efforts from government loyalists. He recalled an instance when someone from Aso Rock called him directly:
“Somebody from Aso Rock called me and said, ‘Reverend, stop exposing the government, your own government, your country.’ He told me they are watching every one of my moves from Aso Rock. I said, oh, so I’m now exposing my government while they are watching me right on social media.”
Despite the threats, Rev. Dachomo said he remains undeterred, noting that the government’s inaction continues to endanger Christians across Nigeria.
“Then I said, what about me? That same government is exposing us to Fulani killings by refusing to stop Fulani herdsmen from attacking us. Are they not exposing us? Their silence is endangering Christians all over Nigeria,” he said.
The cleric also accused the Nigerian government of emboldening extremist groups and bandits by failing to take decisive action, adding that Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other groups exploit the government’s inaction to continue their attacks.
While addressing public denial of Christian targeted killings, Rev. Dachomo insisted that silence or dismissal from officials will not deter his advocacy.
“Not only silence, they publicly say there is no genocide against Christians. That is another way of claiming we are lying,” he said.
Rev. Dachomo further dismissed claims by Sheikh Ahmad Gumi that Christian communities in Plateau State bury empty caskets in mass graves. He called Gumi a known terrorist sympathizer and demanded international scrutiny:
“I have made his name known. He must appear before Interpol, even if he hides in Saudi Arabia. They will track him down. He will appear in the International Criminal Court to testify. I want all relevant officials, including the Minister of Defense and the SSS of Nigeria, to be present,” he said.
He urged stakeholders, including security personnel, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, and military leadership, to visit and verify the gravesites, warning that mercenaries might attempt to tamper with evidence.
“God of vengeance will fight for us. Go to my Facebook, and you will see me crying at the grave,” Rev. Dachomo concluded, visibly emotional.