We [at NEPU] interpret democracy in its more traditional, radical sense, and that is the rule of the common people, the poor, the illiterate, while o… - Aminu Kano

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We [at NEPU] interpret democracy in its more traditional, radical sense, and that is the rule of the common people, the poor, the illiterate, while our opponents (the NPC) interpret it in its modern Tory sense, and that is the rule of the enlightened and prosperous minority in the supposed interest of the common people.

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About Aminu Kano

Mallam Aminu Kano (9 August 1920 — 17 April 1983) was a Nigerian politician, writer, and trade-unionist.

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Alternative Names: Muhammad Aminu Kano Malam Aminu Kano Mallam Aminu Kano

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If we go on foot, we will not walk, we will run. And if we fall, we will pick ourselves up and run again. But mark you, we will not go on foot. You might tell us to go by camel, or horse, but we will even skip the motor car and go by plane. And the British had best not deny us the choice of our means of transportation, no matter how fast.

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