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Patrick Conteh

Sierra Leonean politician and military leader

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Patrick Conteh was a Sierra Leonian military leader and politician.

Quick facts

Citizenship
Sierra Leone wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Sierra Leone

About

In 1968, together with John Amadu Bangura, he participated in the Sergeants' Coup. Conteh took over with his Anti-Corruption Revolutionary Movement (ACRM) on 18 April 1968 as chairman of the National Interim Council and ended a long period of coups. He sat himself as Prime Minister on the 19 April and handed over power on 22 April 1968, when a civilian government under Banja Tejan-Sie as Governor General and Siaka Probyn Stevens as Prime Minister was established.

Questions

What positions has Patrick Conteh held?
Positions held by Patrick Conteh include: President of Sierra Leone.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Patrick Conteh · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q34804387 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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"Patrick Conteh". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/patrick-conteh. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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