臨時りんじ総裁そうさい選せん是非ぜひ問とう手続てつづき開始かいし 石破いしば首相しゅしょう“辞任じにん申もうし出で預あずかる”

The Liberal Democratic Party has begun procedures to determine whether to hold an extraordinary presidential election in response to the review of the House of Councillors election.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Ishiba has reiterated his intention to stay in office and plans to withhold accepting resignation offers from Secretary-General Moriyama and others, so the executive team is expected to continue their duties for the time being.

The Liberal Democratic Party officially compiled a summary at the General Meeting of Both Houses of Parliament on the 2nd, stating that the reasons for their defeat in the House of Councillors election included measures against rising prices not resonating with the public and a loss of trust due to issues involving politics and money.

Prime Minister Ishiba apologized for the election defeat and stated, I have absolutely no intention of clinging to my position, and I believe it is my duty to make an appropriate decision at the right time.

He then reiterated to the press his intention to remain in office, stating that he would address issues such as measures against rising prices, economic policies, and disaster countermeasures.

On the other hand, Secretary-General Moriyama expressed his intention to resign as Secretary-General, stating that he wanted to take responsibility for the election defeat, and submitted a letter of resignation, leaving the decision about his future to Prime Minister Ishiba.

Additionally, General Council Chairman Suzuki, Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera, and Election Strategy Committee Chairman Kihara also conveyed their intentions to resign to Prime Minister Ishiba one after another.

However, considering that the term of the party executives is until the end of this month, Prime Minister Ishiba intends to withhold accepting the resignation offer for now, and it is expected that the executive members will continue their duties for the time being.

In response to the review of the House of Councillors election, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun procedures to determine whether an extraordinary presidential election should be held.

A written request from a member of the Diet to carry out the action on the 8th of next week will be submitted, and the results, including those from the representatives of the prefectural chapters, will be announced on the same day.

In NHKs survey, about 100 out of 295 lawmakers said that the party leadership election should be held, while a little over 50 said it was not necessary.

On the other hand, there are about 140 lawmakers who say they have not decided their stance or have not made their views clear, and their actions are likely to influence the outcome.

In this context, Supreme Advisor Aso intends to express his view of calling for the implementation of a presidential election at the Aso faction’s training session on the 3rd.

Mr. Aso, a former Prime Minister and the only leader of a faction within the party, could influence not only his own faction but also the entire party. As the decision on whether to hold an extraordinary presidential election becomes clear by the 8th of next week, movements within the party are expected to intensify.