In a recent interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo spoke candidly about Nigeria’s fragile political landscape and the dangers posed by religious and regional tensions during elections.
“Had it been Goodluck announcing the true election result, many Northern Christians would go to the grave,” he warned, highlighting what he described as the extreme risks Christian communities faced in the northern region during past electoral processes. According to Dachomo, the political climate at the time was volatile enough that a different outcome could have led to deadly consequences for Northern Christians.
Dachomo argued that this atmosphere of intimidation influenced the decisions of political actors and left Christian communities especially vulnerable. He emphasized that the threats faced during elections were not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern of targeted attacks and persecution.
The cleric linked these risks to wider security challenges in Nigeria, asserting that religious fault lines are often manipulated during politically sensitive periods. He stressed the importance of addressing these divisions to prevent future cycles of violence and polarization.
Dachomo also called for a transparent national conversation about the pressures placed on both leaders and citizens during elections. He insisted that acknowledging past threats and abuses is critical to ensuring that religious and ethnic identities are not exploited for political gain in future elections.
Government officials, however, have dismissed such claims as exaggerated, maintaining that Nigeria’s democratic processes are protected by constitutional safeguards. Analysts argue that these contrasting narratives highlight the urgent need for strengthened institutions, credible electoral reforms, and proactive measures to rebuild trust across Nigeria’s diverse communities. Read Original