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Head of State

Sierra Leone
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    1. A Presidential candidate shall be nominated by a political party.
    … (Sec. 42)

Head of State

Sierra Leone
  • English
    No person shall be qualified for election as President unless he—
    a. is a citizen of Sierra Leone;
    b. is a member of a political party;
    c. has attained the age of forty years; and
    d. is otherwise qualified to be elected as a Member of Parliament. (Sec. 41)

Head of State

Sierra Leone
  • English
    (1) There shall be a President of the Republic of Sierra Leone who shall be Head of State, the supreme executive authority of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
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    (3) The President shall be the guardian of the Constitution and the guarantor of national independence and territorial integrity, and shall ensure respect for treaties and international agreements.
    (4) Notwithstanding any provisions of this Constitution or any other law to the contrary, the President shall, without prejudice to any such law as may for the time being be adopted by Parliament, be responsible, in addition to the functions conferred upon him in the Constitution, for—
    a. all constitutional matters concerning legislation;
    ... (Sec. 40)