×
  • News - North Central - Benue
  • Updated: December 30, 2021

Governor Ortom Congratulates Newly Elected Ochi'Idoma

Governor Ortom Congratulates Newly Elected Ochi'Idoma

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom And The Newly Elected Ochi'Idoma, Elaigwu Obagaji Odogbo John

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has congratulated the Och'Idoma, Elaigwu Obagaji Odogbo John on his election as the 5th paramount ruler of the Idoma nation. 

From on Thursday, at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi, received the Och'Idoma-elect when the latter was presented to him by the selection committee, led by Commissioner for Housing, Chief Ekpe Ogbu. 

He prayed to God to provide the anointing on the new paramount ruler to be able to discharge his duties effectively, even as he pledged sustained support of his administration to the traditional institution. 

While pledging his administration's commitment to justice, fairness and equity at all times, stressing that as someone who comes from one of the least communities in the state, he will always allow God's will to prevail. 

The governor also congratulated the selection committee, kingmakers and all stakeholders who played key roles in the emergence of the new Och'Idoma. 

Ortom said soon after the coronation of the new Och'Idoma, the Benue State Council of Traditional Rulers will be inaugurated for the effective administration of the traditional institution in the state. 

In a remark, the Och'Idoma-elect, Pastor John Elaigwu Odogbo pledged not to disappoint the confidence reposed in him through his selection. 

The team leader of the selection committee, Chief Ekpe Ogbu while presenting the Och'Idoma-elect to the governor said the election was transparent and peaceful. 

He explained that out of the three contestants that went to the final stage, the Och'Idoma-elect polled a total of 19 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sunday Echono, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education who scored 8 votes while Andrew Idakwu got one vote out of the overall 28 votes cast.

Related Topics

Join our Telegram platform to get news update Join Now

0 Comment(s)

See this post in...

Notice

We have selected third parties to use cookies for technical purposes as specified in the Cookie Policy. Use the “Accept All” button to consent or “Customize” button to set your cookie tracking settings