石破いしば首相しゅしょう “一切いっさいの私心ししん持もたず責任せきにん果はたす” 党内とうないで続投ぞくとうへ反発はんぱつも

Prime Minister Ishiba, who has indicated his intention to remain in office, emphasized in an exclusive interview with NHK that he will work to ensure the steady implementation of the Japan-U.S. agreement regarding U.S. tariff measures and fulfill his responsibilities.

Within the Liberal Democratic Party, there is opposition to continuing in office, and opinions are expected to be exchanged at the joint meeting of both houses on the 28th.

Prime Minister Ishiba, in an exclusive interview with NHK on the 26th, expressed his intention to steadily implement the agreement reached in the Japan-U.S. negotiations regarding U.S. tariff measures, and to make every effort to support domestic industries.

On top of that, regarding the backlash within the Liberal Democratic Party against his intention to continue in office, he said, The most important thing is the national interest.

If I think about myself, there are various judgments, but as the top administrative official, I must suppress my personal feelings, he said.

He stated, I will devote myself completely for the sake of the people and the future of the country, without any personal interest, and emphasized that he would continue to address policy issues and fulfill his responsibilities.

Former Secretary-General Motegi: “Party leadership needs to be renewed, including the resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba.” In this context, former Secretary-General Motegi, who ran in last year’s LDP presidential election, stated on his own YouTube channel, “It is necessary for the party’s revival to select key members, including the leader, and start over.” He expressed his view that the party leadership needs to be renewed, including the resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba.

On the other hand, last year, newly elected House of Representatives member Kosei Ozora posted on the former Twitter, X, saying, As long as the LDP remains as it is now, it wont change no matter who becomes the leader, and called for the appointment of younger members.

Also, former Foreign Minister Kamikawa, who ran in last years LDP presidential election, posted on X formerly Twitter, The House of Councillors election has ended, and a very tough result has become a reality.

Stagnation in national politics cannot be allowed, and in order to move society forward without division, it is essential to have sensible politics that unites our strength to overcome national crises.

What can I do right now?

I intend to act with responsibility and determination, he posted.

The Liberal Democratic Party is scheduled to hold a joint meeting of both houses on the 28th, where opinions are expected to be exchanged regarding Prime Minister Ishibas continuation in office and how to proceed with the review of the House of Councillors election.

Prime Minister Ishibas exclusive interview will also be featured in NHK Special starting at 9 p.m. on the 27th.