Elaigwu Odogbo John, a pastor of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has emerged the new Och’Idoma, a paramount Ruler of the Idoma Nation.

The 52-year-old clergy defeated Andrew Idakwu and Sunday Echono to emerge the new king in Idoma land after the demise of His Royal Highness, Agabaidu Elias Ikoyi Obekpa who went on hunting expedition on October 10.

Recall that the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom had assured that selection of the new Och’Idoma would be transparent.

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.