Tokyo Governor election LDP Tokyo Metropolitan Government postponed to stand up as an independent candidate June 12, 14:56
Regarding the response to the Tokyo Governor's election held on the 5th of next month, the LDP's Tokyo Metropolitan Government decided to postpone the establishment of its own candidate because it could not find a suitable candidate.
Regarding the Tokyo Governor's election held on the 5th of next month, the LDP's Tokyo Metropolitan Government has established a "Selection Committee" and has continued discussions, saying that it will establish its own candidates that can oppose Governor Koike.
However, the selection process was difficult, and during this time, the party headquarters confirmed that it would not support independent candidates if Governor Koike was running, and Secretary-General Nikai showed that he would recommend it as a party if requested by Governor Koike. It was
There were strong voices against the policy of the party headquarters, centered on the members of the metropolitan assembly, but as a result of another discussion on the 12th, as the election was imminent, it was said that no suitable candidate was found. In the end, I decided to forgo the standing of my own candidates.