Born in 1963 to the family of the late Chief David Dafinone, a former Senator. the lawmaker is currently serving his first term as a Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Before contesting for the senatorial seat, Senator Ede was the Deputy Managing Partner and Crowe Dafinone International Liaison Partner. He joined the firm in 1989 from Touche Ross & Co. in London.