Government of Sierra Leone
Leadership, legislature and elections in Sierra Leone, with sources.
Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, has its capital at Freetown and a population of 8,819,794 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Julius Maada Bio (in office since 27 Jun 2023) is head of state; Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament, a unicameral body with 149 seats. The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 24 Jun 2023. The source lists the next national election as expected in June 2028. Elections are run by the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). Kefala M. Kallon is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 23 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Parliament
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| Parliament | 149 (135 directly elected; 14 indirectly elected) | 24 Jun 2023 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President | Julius Maada Bio | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Vice President | Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Chief Minister and Chief Innovation Officer (Chief Minister) | David Moinina Sengeh | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Mohamed Rahman Swarray | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Minister of Finance | Karefa A. F. Kargbo | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Attorney-General and Minister of Justice | Alpha Sesay | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Minister of Defence | Muana Brima Massaquoi | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Food Security | Henry M. Kpaka | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Energy | Cyril Arnold Grant | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Health | Austin Demby | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Information and Civic Education | Chernor Bah | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Internal Affairs | Morie Lengor | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security | Umaru Napoleon Koroma | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Minister of Lands and Housing | Turad Senessie | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Jiwoh Abdulai | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs | Tamba Lamina | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources | Princess Dugba | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources | Julius Daniel Mattai | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Planning and Economic Development | Kenyeh Barlay | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs | Amara Kallon | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education | Conrad Sackey | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Gender and Children's Affairs | Isata Mahoi | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Technical and Higher Education | Ramatulai Wurie | 1 Jul 2023 |
Sources: sierraleoneembassy.brussels (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); sierraeyemagazine.com (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); switsalone.com (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 10 Oct 2026.
Sierra Leone election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2028, general election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2028 | General election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).