Vice President of Sierra Leone
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The Vice President of Sierra Leone is a position in the executive branch of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
History
When Sierra Leone was declared a Republic in 1971 by then Prime Minister Siaka Stevens, the position of Vice President was created. The first Vice President was Sorie Ibrahim Koroma.
Functions of the Vice President
The functions of the Vice President are:
- Principal assistant to the President of Sierra Leone,
- To act in the President's stead when he is out of Sierra Leone or incapacitated,
- Control the movements of the people in the Diamond-protected areas,
- Permit Boards,
- Various involvements with non-citizens of the Republic,
- Monitor the Cabinet,
- Any other duty that the President desires.
List of Vice Presidents of Sierra Leone
| Name | Position | Inaugurated | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorie Ibrahim Koroma | First Vice President | 1971 | 1985 |
| Christian Alusine Kamara Taylor | Second Vice President | 1978 | 1985 |
| Francis Misheck Minah | Second Vice President | 1985 | 1985 |
| Francis Misheck Minah | First Vice President | 1985 | 1987 |
| Abu Bakar Kamara | First Vice President | 1987 | 1991 |
| Salia Jusu-Sheriff | Second Vice President | 1987 | 1991 |
| Abdulai Osman Conteh | First Vice President | 1991 | 1992 |
| Joseph Bandabla Dauda | Second Vice President | 1991 | 1992 |
| Albert Joe Demby | Vice President | 1996 | 1997 |
| Foday Saybana Sankoh | Deputy Chairman of Junta | 1997 | 1998 |
| Albert Joe Demby | Vice President | 1998 | 1999 |
| Foday Saybana Sankoh | Vice President | 1999 | 2000 |
| Albert Joe Demby | Vice President | 2000 | 2002 |
| Solomon Ekuma Berewa | Vice President | 2002 | 2007 |
| Samuel Sam-Sumana | Vice President | 2007 | 2015 |
| Victor Bockarie Foh | Vice President | 2015 |
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