Gayo Asherbiri

His Excellency
Gayo Asherbiri
Elected member of the National Assembly of Ethiopia
Vice President - Pan African Parliament
In office
2022–2027
Acting President Pan African Parliament
Assumed office
August 2022
Personal details
BornGayo Asherbiri

Gayo Asherbiri is an Ethiopian medical doctor, politician and member of parliament in the Parliament of Ethiopia. He is also the current Acting President of the Pan African Parliament as of August 2023.[1][2][3]

Career

Gayo is a medical doctor by profession. He first ran for office as Member of the Ethiopian Parliament in 2004. He then joined the Pan African Parliament and rose through the ranks to become Vice President of the East African Caucus in 2022.

In August 2023, he became acting President of the Pan African Parliament. Days later, he dismissed Zimbabwean preacher Uebert Angel as Pan African Parliament Ambassador in what he said was an illegal appointment.[4]

Personal life

Gayo is married and lives in Addis Ababa.

References

  1. ^ "Ndamuka Marimo dismissed as Director of the Bureau at PAP". Gambakwe Media. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Gold Mafia Accused Uebert Angel Stripped Of PAP Ambassador Role". The Bulrushes. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Prophet Urbert Angel's appointment as PAP Ambassador revoked". Zim Latest News Zimbabwe. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Uebert Angel's Appointment As PAP Ambassador Revoked". Pindula News. 29 August 2023. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2025.