Julius Maada Bio is a Sierra Leonean politician who has served as the President of Sierra Leone since April 4, 2018. Born on May 12, 1964, in Tihun, a town in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone, Bio's early education took place in his hometown before he moved to Freetown for secondary schooling. He pursued higher education at the University of Sierra Leone, where he studied political science and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.

Bio's political career began in the 1990s when he became involved with the Sierra Leone Army. His military career was marked by a notable rise through the ranks, and he became an influential figure in Sierra Leone's political landscape. In 1996, he played a significant role in the military coup that ousted the government of President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. Following the coup, he served as the Chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC) and briefly as the Head of State before transitioning to civilian life. His tenure in power was short-lived, as the NPRC was eventually replaced by a democratically elected government.

Bio later shifted to politics and joined the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP). In 2012, he contested the presidential election as the SLPP candidate but lost to the incumbent President Ernest Bai Koroma. He continued his political activities and was elected as the SLPP’s presidential candidate for the 2018 election. His campaign focused on anti-corruption, education, and healthcare reform, which resonated with many Sierra Leoneans.

In the 2018 presidential election, Bio won the runoff vote against Samura Kamara of the All People's Congress (APC), securing his place as President. His presidency has been marked by efforts to combat corruption, improve the education system, and address economic challenges. He has also focused on strengthening Sierra Leone's international relations and promoting infrastructure development.

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