Sorie Ibrahim Koroma
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Sorie Ibrahim Koroma (April 14, 1927 – April 30, 1994) commonly known as S.I. Koroma was a Sierra Leonean politician, labor activist, and one of the founding members of the All People's Congress political party. He served as first Vice President of Sierra Leone from April 19, 1971, to retirement on November 28, 1985, under president Siaka Stevens.
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Sorie Ibrahim Koroma | |
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1st Vice President of Sierra Leone | |
In office April 19, 1971 – November 28, 1985 | |
President | Siaka Stevens |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Francis Minah |
4th Prime Minister of Sierra Leone | |
In office April 21, 1971 – July 8, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Siaka Stevens |
Succeeded by | Christian Alusine Kamara-Taylor |
Minister of Trade and Industry | |
In office 1967–1969 | |
Sierra Leone Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources | |
In office 1969–1971 | |
Member of Parliament of Sierra Leone from the Western Area Urban District | |
In office 1960–1967 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-04-14)14 April 1927 Port Loko, Port Loko District, British Sierra Leone |
Died | April 30, 1994(1994-04-30) (aged 64) Freetown, Sierra Leone |
Political party | All People's Congress (APC) |
Profession | Petroleum Engineer |
Religion | Islam |
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Sorie Ibrahim Koroma was a close personal friend of President Siaka Stevens and was one of the closest and most trusted political advisors to President Stevens. To date, S.I. Koroma is widely considered[by whom?] the most influential vice president in Sierra Leone's history.