自民じみん総裁そうさい選せん「フルスペック型がた」決定けってい 国会こっかい議員ぎいん投票とうひょう10月じゅうがつ4日よっか見通みとおし

The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to hold the so-called full-spec leadership election, including a vote by party members, to choose a successor to Prime Minister Ishiba.

It is expected that at the Executive Election Management Committee meeting to be held on the afternoon of the 9th, it will be decided to hold the parliamentary vote on October 4th.

The Liberal Democratic Party held a General Council meeting on the morning of the 9th to discuss the format of the presidential election to choose a successor to Prime Minister Ishiba.

And, taking into account the numerous opinions within the party that we should listen to the voices of party members for the partys revitalization, we decided to conduct a nationwide vote among party members and supporters—a so-called full-spec method.

It is expected that at the meeting of the Presidential Election Management Committee to be held from 2:00 p.m. today, it will be decided to announce the presidential election on September 22, with voting by members of parliament taking place on October 4.

LDP General Council Chairman Suzuki: An election that will determine the partys fate. At a press conference, LDP General Council Chairman Suzuki said, I believe this presidential election will be one that determines the rise or fall of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Thats precisely why, at times like this, a system that broadly reflects the voices of party members and supporters is desirable, he said.

Secretary-General Moriyama: Full specifications are desirable. At the executive meeting held prior to the General Council, LDP Secretary-General Moriyama said, Based on yesterdays discussions by the executive team and President Ishibas wishes, I believe that it is most desirable to choose a new president through a public election—what is called a full-spec election—that directly reflects the voices of party members and supporters nationwide.

I would like to ask for your understanding, as this is an important opportunity to reform the party and move forward as a national political party.

Prime Minister Ishiba expresses gratitude to cabinet ministers On the 9th, Prime Minister Ishiba held a cabinet meeting and a ministerial discussion at the Prime Ministers Office. Afterwards, he explained to the cabinet ministers that he would resign, stating, I am grateful for your support of the Cabinet until now, expressing his appreciation.

He instructed, In the meantime, until a new Prime Minister is selected, I ask that you continue to devote yourselves fully to your respective duties.

He also requested that, if he runs as a candidate in the Liberal Democratic Partys presidential election to choose his successor, he should put in place a thorough system to ensure that his duties are not affected.

At a press conference following the cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated, The government would like to continue to seriously address various policy issues.