Nigeria, Dec. 22 -- The leader of a Yoruba self-determination agitation group, Banji Akintoye, has resigned from his position.

Mr Akintoye, a professor of History and senator in the Second Republic, handed over the position to his deputy, Wale Adeniran.

The group, Ilana Omo Oodua, is agitating for an independent Yoruba Nation.

Recently, an internal crisis led to its spokesperson, Maxwell Adeleye, and Mr Adeniran announcing their resignation from the group.

However, Mr Adeleye told PREMIUM TIMES that their letters of resignation were rejected by the group's leadership.

But in a letter dated 5 December, Mr Akinleye said he was stepping down because of his old age and weakened body.

The General Secretary of the group, Tunde Amusat, sha...