Uzamere Osdolor Andrew Edobor is a Nigerian politician from Edo. They have contested 1 election (1 win) across 1 party. Most recent: 2023 State Houses of Assembly Elections as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate.
Biography
Andrew Edobor Uzamere is a Nigerian politician. He is currently a member representing Ovia North-East Local Government Area II Constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly.
Andrew Edobor Uzamere was born on 22 September 1962 and hails from Benin City, Edo State.
He began his early education at St. Stephen's Primary School from 1968 to 1973 and then Eghosa Anglican Grammar School, Benin City for his Secondary education from 1974 to 1979.
He subsequently proceeded to the United States, where he studied Accountancy and Finance at the SUNY College at Old Westbury, Long Island, from 1982 to 1985, and was employed as a staff accountant in corporate America.
After contesting for legislative office on three occasions in 2011, 2015, and 2019, he won the 2023 General Elections after four attempts.
He was inaugurated into the 8th Edo State House of Assembly on June 16, 2023, as the member representing Ovia North-East Local Government Area II Constituency.
He held the position as Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Solid Minerals and Oil & Gas.
He was later reassigned as Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PAC).
After being a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for several years, Uzamere declared his intention to join the All Progressives Congress in July 2025 and officially defected to the party on July 25, 2025.
Political Career
Other Candidates in Edo
Sources
Bio, Photo, State of Origin: Wikipedia ↗
Date of Birth: Wikidata ↗