Question

why does mandela mean when he says he is simply the sums of all those african patriots? who had gone before him?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mandela feels that he is the sum of all those African patriots who had gone before him because their courage and unimaginable sacrifices had paved the path that brought freedom.

Answer 2

Explanation:

By this, he gives sn equal credit to all those african freedom fighters and patriots like Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu etc. who were his comarades.