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Executive branch Sierra Leone, in 35 editions.
The entry for Sierra Leone published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- two vice presidents,
- Cabinet
president, two vice presidents, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
National Provisional Ruling Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Gen. Joseph Saidu MOMOH was ousted in coup of 29 April 1992; succeeded by Chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council Valentine STRASSER (since 29 April 1992)
Published as “Elections”
suspended after 29 April 1992 coup; Chairman STRASSER promises multi-party elections sometime in the future
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
National Provisional Ruling Council
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Gen. Joseph Saidu MOMOH was ousted in coup of 29 April 1992;
succeeded by Chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council Valentine
STRASSER (since 29 April 1992)
suspended after 29 April 1992 coup; Chairman STRASSER promises multi-party
elections sometime in the future
Published as “Elections”
suspended after 29 April 1992 coup; Chairman STRASSER promises multi-party elections sometime within three years
Published as “Executive branch”
National Provisional Ruling Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- Chairman of the Supreme Council of State Capt. Valentine E. M. STRASSER (since 29 April 1992)
suspended after 29 April 1992 coup; Chairman STRASSER promises multi-party
elections sometime within three years
National Provisional Ruling Council
Chief of State and Head of Government:President Gen. Joseph Saidu MOMOH was ousted in coup of 29 April 1992; Chairman of the
succeeded byNational Provisional Ruling Supreme Council of State Capt. Valentine
(since 29 April 1992)
suspended after 29 April 1992 coup; Chairman STRASSER promises multi-party
elections sometime in the future
The entry for Sierra Leone did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- Chairman of the Supreme Council of State Capt. Valentine E. M. STRASSER (since 29 April 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Secretaries; responsible to the Supreme Council of State (SCS)
suspended after 29 April 1992 coup; Chairman STRASSER promises multi-party chief of
elections sometime within three years
National Provisional Ruling Council
ChiefState state and Head head of Government:government: Chairman of the Supreme Council
of State Capt. Valentine E. M. STRASSER
cabinet: Council of Secretaries; responsible to the Supreme Council of
State (SCS)
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March 1996); election held 26-27 February 1996 (next to be held NA 2000)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1995 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH
(inaugurated 29 March 1996); election held 26-27 February 1996 (next
to be held NA 2000)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the
approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible
to the president
- chief of state :
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet :
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election held 26-27 February 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- note - president's tenure of office is limited to 2 five-year terms
- election results :
- Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president; percent of popular vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state : President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March
1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March
1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet : Ministers of State appointed by the president with the
approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible
to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election held 26-27 February 1996 (next to be held NA 2001); note -
president's tenure of office is limited to 2 five-year terms
election results : Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president; percent of
popular vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March 1996); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March 1996); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election held 26-27 February 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- note-president's tenure of office is limited to 2 five-year terms
- election results:
- Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president; percent of popular vote-first round KABBAH 36.0%, second round KABBAH 59.5%
chief of state : state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March
1996); note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated 29 March
1996); note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
governmentcabinet : cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the
approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible
to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election held 26-27 February 1996 (next to be held NA 2001); note -president's note-president's tenure of office is limited to 2 five-year terms
election results : results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president; percent of
popular vote - NA vote-first round KABBAH 36.0%, second round KABBAH 59.5%
- chief of state:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election held 26-27 February 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- note--president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms
- election results:
- Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president; percent of vote--first round--KABBAH 36.0%, second round--KABBAH 59.5%
chief of state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated (since 29 March 1996,1996); note-the reinstated 10 March 1998); note--the president is both the chief of
state and head of
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (inaugurated (since 29 March1996); note-the 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note--the president is both the
chief of state and head of
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the
approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible
to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election held 26-27 February 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);note-president's note--president's tenure of office is limited to 2 two five-year terms
election results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president; percent ofpopular vote-first round KABBAH vote--first round--KABBAH 36.0%, second round KABBAH round--KABBAH 59.5%
- chief of state:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election held 26-27 February and 15 March 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms
- election results:
- Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 59.5%, John Karefa-Smart (UNPP) 40.5%
chief of state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996,note--the note - the president is both the chief of
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 Marchnote--the note - the president is both the
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
note--president's
election results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president; percent of
vote--first round--KABBAH 36.0%, second round--KABBAH 59.5%
- chief of state:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives;
- the cabinet is responsible to the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election held 26-27 February and 15 March 1996 (next to be held NA September 2001);
- note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms election results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected president;
- percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 59.5%, John KAREFA-SMART (UNPP) 40.5%
chief of state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentKarefa-Smart KAREFA-SMART (UNPP) 40.5%
- chief of state:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2007);
- note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms
- election results:
- Ahmad Tejan KABBAH reelected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 70.6%, Ernest KOROMA 22.4%
chief of state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 26-27 February and 15 March 1996 14 May 2002 (next to be held NA September 2001); May 2007); note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms
election results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH elected reelected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 59.5%, John KAREFA-SMART (UNPP) 40.5% 70.6%, Ernest KOROMA 22.4%
The same text in 2003 and 2004.
- chief of state:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2007);
- note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms
- election results:
- Ahmad Tejan KABBAH reelected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 70.6%, Ernest KOROMA (APC) 22.4%
chief of state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 14 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2007); note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms
election results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH reelected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 70.6%, Ernest KOROMA (APC) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 May 2002 (next to be held May 2007);
- note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms
- election results:
- Ahmad Tejan KABBAH reelected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 70.6%, Ernest KOROMA (APC) 22.4%
chief of state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 14 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2007); note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms
election results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH reelected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 70.6%, Ernest KOROMA (APC) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 14 May 2002 (next to be held 28 July 2007)
- election results:
- Ahmad Tejan KABBAH reelected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 70.6%, Ernest KOROMA (APC) 22.4%
chief of state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 14 May 2002 (next to be held May 2007); note - president's tenure of office is limited to two five-year terms 28 July 2007)
election results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH reelected president; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 70.6%, Ernest KOROMA (APC) 22.4%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 11 August 2007 and 8 September 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- second round results; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 54.6%, Solomon BEREWA 45.4%
chief of state: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ahmad Tejan KABBAH Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 29 March 1996, reinstated 10 March 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 17 September 2007)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 14 May 2002 11 August 2007 and 8 September 2007 (next to be held 28 July 2007) in 2012)
election results: Ahmad Tejan KABBAH reelected president; second round results; percent of vote - Ahmad Tejan KABBAH (SLPP) 70.6%, Ernest Bai KOROMA (APC) 22.4% 54.6%, Solomon BEREWA 45.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 11 August 2007 and 8 September 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- second round results; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 54.6%, Solomon BEREWA 45.4%
chief of state:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 11 August 2007 and 8 September 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
second round results; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 54.6%, Solomon BEREWA 45.4%
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
- cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 August 2007 and 8 September 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- second round results; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 54.6%, Solomon BEREWA 45.4%
chief of state:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 August 2007 and 8 September 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
second round results; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 54.6%, Solomon BEREWA 45.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
- cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- Ernest Bai KOROMA elected to a second term; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 58.7%, Julius Maada BIO 37.4%
chief of state:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 August 2007 and 8 September 2007 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2012) 2017)
election results:
Ernest Bai KOROMA elected to a second round results; term; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 54.6%, Solomon BEREWA 45.4% 58.7%, Julius Maada BIO 37.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
- cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- Ernest Bai KOROMA elected to a second term;
- percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 58.7%,
- Julius Maada BIO 37.4%,
- other 3.9%
chief of state:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
election results:
Ernest Bai KOROMA elected to a second term; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 58.7%, Julius Maada BIO 37.4% 37.4%, other 3.9%
- chief of state:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
- cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- Ernest Bai KOROMA re-elected president;
- percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 58.7%,
- Julius Maada BIO 37.4%,
- other 3.9%
chief of state:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
cabinet:
Ministers of State appointed by the president with the approval of the House of Representatives; the cabinet is responsible to the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
election results:
Ernest Bai KOROMA elected to a second term; re-elected president; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA 58.7%, Julius Maada BIO 37.4%, other 3.9%
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- Ernest Bai KOROMA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA (APC) 58.7%,
- Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 37.4%,
- other 3.9%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:president with the approval of the House of Representatives; president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
election results:re-elected reelected president; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA (APC) 58.7%, Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 37.4%, other 3.9%
- chief of state:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be on 7 March 2018)
- election results:
- Ernest Bai KOROMA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA (APC) 58.7%,
- Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 37.4%,
- other 3.9%
chief of state: President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ernest Bai KOROMA (since 17 September 2007)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2012 (next to be held in 2017) on 7 March 2018)
election results: Ernest Bai KOROMA reelected president; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA (APC) 58.7%, Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 37.4%, other 3.9%
- chief of state:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018);
- Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ;
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 April 2018 (next to be in March 2023)
- election results:
- Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
chief of state: President Ernest Bai KOROMA Julius Maada BIO (since 17 September 2007); 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ernest Bai KOROMA Julius Maada BIO (since 17 September 2007) 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 November 2012 4 April 2018 (next to be on 7 in March 2018) 2023)
election results: Ernest Bai KOROMA reelected president; Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ernest Bai KOROMA (APC) 58.7%, Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 37.4%, other 3.9% 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
- chief of state:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018);
- Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ;
- note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
- head of government:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 April 2018 (next to be in March 2023)
- election results:
- Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
chief of state: President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ; note - the president is both chief of state and state, head of government government, and minister of defense
head of government: President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 April 2018 (next to be in March 2023)
election results: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018);
- Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ;
- note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
- head of government:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 April 2018 (next to be in 2023)
- election results:
- Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
chief of state: President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ; note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
head of government: President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 April 2018 (next to be in March 2023)
election results: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
- chief of state:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018);
- Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ;
- note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
- head of government:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 April 2018 (next to be in 2023) (2018)
- election results:
- Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
chief of state: President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ; note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
head of government: President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 April 2018 (next to be in 2023) (2018)
election results: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
- chief of state:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 28 June 2023);
- Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 28 June 2023);
- note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
- head of government:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 28 June 2023); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 28 June 2023)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 June 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
- election results:
2023: Julius Maada BIO elected president in first round;
2018: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
chief of state: President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); 28 June 2023); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) ; 28 June 2023); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
head of government: President Julius Maada BIO (since 4 April 2018); 28 June 2023); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 4 April 2018) 28 June 2023)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 April 2018 24 June 2023 (next to be held in 2023) (2018) 2028)
election results:
2023: Julius Maada BIO elected president in first round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 56.2%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 41.2%, other 2.6%
2018: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
- chief of state:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)
- head of government:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by 55% in the first round or absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 June 2023 (next to be held in June 2028) note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and Minister of Defense
- election results:
2023: Julius Maada BIO reelected president in first round;
2018: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
chief of state: President Julius Maada BIO (since 28 June 2023); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 28 27 June 2023); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense 2023)
head of government: President Julius Maada BIO (since 28 June 2023); Vice President Mohamed Juldeh JALLOH (since 28 27 June 2023)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by 55% in the first round or absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 June 2023 (next to be held in June 2028) note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and Minister of Defense
election results:
2023: Julius Maada BIO elected reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 56.2%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 41.2%, other 2.6%
2018: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
- chief of state:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)
- head of government:
- President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)
- cabinet:
- Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by 55% in the first round or absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 24 June 2023
- election results:
2023: Julius Maada BIO reelected president in first round;
2018: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
- expected date of next election:
- June 2028
note: the president is chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
chief of state: President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)
head of government: President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)
cabinet: Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by 55% in the first round or absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on date: 24 June 2023 (next to be held in June 2028) note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and Minister of Defense
election results:
2023: Julius Maada BIO reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 56.2%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 41.2%, other 2.6%
2018: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%
expected date of next election: June 2028
note: the president is chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Sierra Leone: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/sierra-leone/executive-branch.