Section 53, The Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power in Sierra Leone shall vest in the Presidentand may be exercised by him directly or through members of the Cabinet, Ministers, Deputy Ministers or public officers subordinate to him. (2) In the exercise of his functions, the President may act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or a Minister acting under the general authority of the Cabinet except in cases where, by this Constitution or any other law, he is required to act with the approval of Parliament or in accordance with the advice of any person or authority other than the Cabinet: Provided that the President shall always act in accordance with his deliberate judgement in signifying his approval for the purpose of an appointment to an office on his personal staff. (3) Where by this Constitution or under any other law the President is required to act in accordance with the advice of any person or authority, the question whether he has in any case received or acted in accordance with such advice shall not be inquired into in any court. (4) The reference in subsection (1) to the functions of the President shall be construed as reference to his powers and duties in the exercise of the executive authority of Sierra Leone and to any other powers and duties conferred or imposed on him as President by or under this Constitution or any other law. (5) Nothing in this section shall prevent Parliament from conferring functions on persons or authorities other than the President.