Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, a prominent Nigerian religious leader, has expressed strong support for United States President Donald Trump's recent threats to intervene in Nigeria's security crisis. The cleric made his controversial position known during an interview with News Central, where he accused the Nigerian government of failing to address persistent religious violence across the country.
Government's Hands Are Tied, Says Dachomo
Speaking with conviction, Reverend Dachomo declared his "over 100% support" for President Trump's proposed intervention. He argued that the Federal Government has lost control over the worsening insecurity situation, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities. "The Nigerian government, their hands are tied. They cannot act against those responsible for these killings," Dachomo stated emphatically during the interview published on November 11, 2025.
The clergyman went further to accuse authorities of ignoring the plight of Christian victims while simultaneously reintegrating former insurgents into national security institutions. "They repented, Boko Haram, and have been absorbed into Nigeria — even into the Air Force and police," he alleged, highlighting what he perceives as government hypocrisy in handling security matters.
Christians Must Take Political Action
Reverend Dachomo emphasized the urgent need for Christians to play a stronger role in national politics to protect their interests and safety. "That's why Christians must have a fair share in politics," he asserted, suggesting that political representation could help address the violence that he claims has reached genocidal proportions.
The cleric questioned the government's apparent silence on recent killings, drawing comparisons between attacks on different religious groups. "Where have you heard Muslims being attacked in a similar way? They say they are being killed, ask them, where did we kill them?" he challenged, indicating his belief that Christian communities are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Confidence in Insider Information
When pressed about the sources of his information and whether his claims were based on verified intelligence, Reverend Dachomo maintained absolute confidence in his sources. "It's absolute, from the bottom of my insiders. Let the Nigerian government prove me wrong," he affirmed, standing by his controversial statements despite potential backlash.
The religious leader's comments come amid growing international concern about Nigeria's security situation and reflect deepening frustrations among some segments of the population regarding the government's approach to addressing religious violence and reintegrating former combatants.
