Ironically, Odili finds concrete evidence that Chief Nanga knows very little about his nation's culture. Though Chief Nanga prides himself on his egalitarianism, he lives luxuriously and reaps the benefits of his corrupt governmental position. Upon his arrival at Chief Nanga's home, Odili discovers that his suspicions are true. It is revealed that Chief Nanga is considered by everyone to be the titular "man of the people." Despite Odili's personal politics, the teacher accepts Chief Nanga's invitation to stay at his home in the country's capital, Bori, for the holidays. Although Odili is angry about the national government, he is quickly charmed by Chief Nanga's enthusiasm and charisma. Chief Nanga once taught Odili, and he immediately recognizes his former student during his visit. Nanga visits Anata, his home village and Odili's place of residence. Though Odili's education level grooms him for privileged governmental jobs, he chooses to teach at a village school. A Man of the People is told from the perspective of Odili Samalu, a young man in an unnamed African country.
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