Sierra Leone presidents and head of state by tribes
Below is a list of Sierra Leone prime ministers, presidents, heads of state and their tribes:
| Leader | Ethnic group | Religion | in office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Maada Wonie Bio (President) | Sherbro[1] | Christianity | April 4, 2018 – present |
| Ernest Bai Koroma (President) | Temne | Christianity | September 17, 2007 – April 3, 2018 |
| Ahmad Tejan Kabbah[lower-alpha 1] (President) | Mandingo | Islam | March 29, 1996 - March 10, 1998
March 10, 1998 - September 17, 2007 |
| Johnny Paul Koroma (Military junta) | Limba | Christianity | May 25, 1997 – February 6, 1998 |
| Julius Maada Bio (Military junta) | Sherbro[1] | Christianity | January 16, 1996 – March 29, 1996 |
| Valentine Strasser (Military junta) | Krio | Christianity | April 29, 1992 – January 16, 1996 |
| Joseph Saidu Momoh (President) | Limba | Christianity | November 28, 1985 – April 29, 1992 |
| Siaka Probyn Stevens | Limba | Christianity | April 26, 1967 - April 26, 1967 (Prime Minister) April 22, 1968 - November 28, 1985 (Prime Minister later President) |
| Christopher Okoro Cole[lower-alpha 2] (Governor-general and President) | Krio | Christianity | April 19, 1971 – April 21, 1971 |
| John Amadu Bangura (Military junta) | Loko | Christianity | 18 April 1968 - 22 April 1968. |
| Andrew Juxon-Smith (Military junta) | Krio | Christianity | March 27, 1967 - April 18, 1968 |
| David Lansana (Military junta) | Mende | Christianity | March 23, 1967 - March 25, 1967 |
| Sir Albert Margai (Prime Minister) | Mende | Christianity | April 28, 1964 – March 21, 1967 |
| Sir Milton Margai[lower-alpha 3] (Prime Minister) | Mende | Christianity | April 27, 1961 – April 28, 1964 |
Notes
- Currently the first and only Muslim Head of State of Sierra Leone
- Served as Governor-general and President of Sierra Leone for 1 day in 1971.
- First Prime minister of independent Sierra Leone
References
- Alexander, O. (2022, May 21). Julius Maada Wonie Bio (1964- ). "Global African History". www.blackpast.org.
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