Following the assurance of the Venue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom that a new Och’Idoma would be selected today, December 30, a Deeper Christian Life Ministry Pastor, Elaigwu Odogbo John has emerged the new Och’Idoma, a paramount Ruler of the Idoma Nation.
John, 52, defeated Andrew Idakwu and Sunday Echono with 19 votes out 28 eligible voters to emerge the new king in Idoma land.
The King is to replace Agabaidu Elias Ikoyi Obekpa who went on hunting expedition on October 10.
Pastor Elaigwu was born on 27th March,1969 as the 5th born to the family of Mr. ELAIGWU EKOJA in Obagaji the headquarters of AGATU Local Government Area of Benue State.
He is a graduate of prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (1994) with B.Sc honours in Accounting and currently running a PhD programs in Accounting at the Nasarawa State University Keffi. (Probes News)