History of aminu ala kano

He played an active role during the transition from British colonial rule to independence, the First Republic , Military rule , and the Second Republic.

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He was a vocal critic of British colonialism and its indirect rule policy in northern Nigeria. A self-described democratic humanist and reformer, Aminu combined his knowledge of Western and Islamic education to champion the liberation of the talakawa commoners. He resigned from teaching in to become a full-time politician. Elected President of NEPU in , under his leadership the party pursued rapid decolonisation and the emancipation of the talakawa.

After several failed attempts, he won his first election in , joining the Federal House of Representatives. As a parliamentarian, Aminu continued to advocate for decolonisation in Nigeria and across Africa, particularly in South Africa and Congo. He was also appointed a United Nations delegate, promoting a non-aligned position for Nigeria and ' non-bloc diplomacy '.

His tenure ended after losing his seat in the general election. However, he became the most influential Northern Nigerian following the coup , which resulted in the assassination of Ahmadu Bello and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa , ending the First Republic. He served as a Federal Commissioner during Yakubu Gowon 's military administration —