Furthermore, NT "laying on of hands" was performed by the local church to affirm their leaders or representatives.

In contrast, Ordination is performed by one's "superiors" as a symbol of delegating their authority "downwards".  It is actually the opposite of the NT practice.

Please note that I am not speaking for or against Ordination, only pointing-out that there is no mandate in the NT for this practice.  Those who point to the OT rituals for consecrating a Priest, are falling even closer to RC and LDS heresies regarding an ordained earthly Priesthood.  The NT teaches that Priesthood of all believers, as affirmed by the Protestant Reformation.