Nigeria, May 23 -- Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has denied supporting the agitation for a Yoruba nation.

The governor's denial came following comments by a self-styled Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo (also known as Sunday Igboho), who claimed that Mr Akeredolu is supporting the ethnic group's break away from Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES, on Saturday, reported how protesters demanding a Yoruba nation stormed Akure, the capital of Ondo State.

The protesters grounded activities in the state capital by obstructing vehicular movements.

Speaking at the rally, Mr Igboho said: "Politicians have sold us to Fulani and now these Fulani are beyond their control. It is time we free ourselves."

He also reiterated that there will be "no electi...