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discipline. Even at the age of seventy he always rode a bicycle. He passionately encouraged many
Africans to pursue extensive learning, yet he was accused by some of his own children of neglecting their basic education. He believed in African culture but had the tastes of a Victorian English gentleman, even ordering food from London. He was always true to his principles, and his generous will established his reputation as a philanthropist. He donated his medical and scientific books and journals to Fourah Bay College, and donated money for a professorship and medical scholarships.
283:, Governor of Lagos in 1891–97, said of his resignation, "My past experience of native doctors ... does not encourage me to place much faith in their aptitude for this profession..." Randle withdrew his resignation, but asked for an increase in salary to £500 per year. Randle was dismissed from the service in September 1893 for his persistent refusal to make tours of duty to the British military outpost at
385:) of Lagos supported the water rate, as did Alli Balogun, a wealthy Muslim who was associated with Randle. The People's Union backed down and asked only for a "not exorbitant rate." As a result of this capitulation the People's Union lost support from the Lagos elite. Like other West Africans, Randle supported the war, although some did not. He wrote of them,
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When the war began, Randle became superintendent of the
Nigerian Overseas Comfort Fund, which tried to ensure that Nigerians serving abroad were recognized and that their material needs were supplied. In 1915 Lugard again tried to introduce the Water Rate in Lagos, and accused the People's Union of
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founded the Reform Club, which took an interest in politics and education. This seems to have been a continuation of the People's Union under another name. In 1920 Randle was appointed one of the vice-patrons of the Sierra
Leonean Friendly Society of Lagos. He built a chapel and two schools in his
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instituted elections in Lagos in 1923. The People's Union was revived under Randle's leadership, and Obasa competed in the election but was not successful. The People's Union and its female equivalent, the Women's Union led by Mrs. O. Obasa, opposed the NNDP. Although the People's Union favored
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John Randle died on 27 February 1928 and was buried in the rear of the Ikoyi cemetery in Lagos. The People's Union dissolved soon after. In 1940 Randle's remains were moved to the front of the cemetery as a gesture to acknowledge his achievements. Randle was known for his personal austerity and
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had arranged to have adopted and educated at the queen's expense. Queen
Victoria had given Matilda Davies the name Victoria at her christening, had bestowed an allowance of £40 for life and had given her a solid gold christening set. The queen donated the material for Matilda's wedding gown. Dr
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in recent years the administration of the government ... has not given the people entire satisfaction. The people see the government as not carried on in their interest. But, however painfully true this is, let us not forget the wider principle that we are citizens of the
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founded the People's Union, open to Lagos residents of all religious and ethnic backgrounds. The People's Union was a political association rather than a political party. Key members of the People's Union other than Randle and Obasa included conservatives such as Sir
431:, who was its last secretary, but the People's Union was never a real challenge to the NNDP. In 1927 the People's Union, by now quickly losing members, did manage to block a government proposal for a poll tax and have it replaced by an income tax.
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Colonial Service in 1892. He was angry that as an African he was given about half the salary of a European with the same training, and that he was being required to serve as a doctor in locations far from Lagos.
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John Randle was born on 1 February 1855. His father, Thomas Randle, was a liberated slave from an Oyo village in the west of what is now
Nigeria. His father later moved to Lagos and set up a successful business as a
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gradual introduction of reforms while the NNDP was radical, both drew their membership from the Lagos elite. Some professional men with progressive ideas became members of the People's Union, such as the journalist
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obtained positions in 1889 as
Assistant Colonial Surgeons in the Lagos Colonial Hospital. At the same time, Randle practiced privately, treating most of the European traders of Lagos, particularly the Germans.
287:. He devoted himself to private medical practice, in which he was highly successful. He served patients from all levels of society, providing free treatment to the poor. Randle was successful in treating
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to Lagos to support them in their dispute over the Niger
Mission, where most African ministers had recently been suspended on openly racist grounds. On 2 January 1891, at a meeting attended by Governor
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about holding a West
African conference. He was enthusiastic about the idea, and was elected chairman of the Lagos committee for the conference in 1915. Nothing could be done during the war.
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colonial medical service for a while, then left due to discrimination and built up a successful private practice, treating both Europeans and Africans. He co-founded the
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to declare all land to be the property of the government. Randle and Obasa may have gone to London to press their case. The government dropped the proposal. Before
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