The Edo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu from the party.

In a statement signed by Chris Nehikhare , the State  publicity Secretary of the party on Wednesday, the party said Ize- Iyamu remains suspended until he clarifies the rumour of his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ize-Iyamu was the Edo 2016 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP).

The statement reads: “In the last few days, the Edo PDP has been inundated with calls and enquiries regarding the stories trending both in print and social media as it concerns one of our leaders, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu”.

“We boast of being a party of men and women of integrity and high moral standing. It is a brand we have earned and wish to maintain”.

“As a result of the “uneasy quiet” from our dear pastor and the impression our silence will send to our teeming supporters and followers, Edo PDP is left with no option but to announce the exclusion of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu from all PDP related activities with immediate effect, until he Acknowledges, Accepts and Addresses the issue of his decamping to APC”.

“This decision has been taken without prejudice!”, he said.