Prime Minister Abe's intention to step down Residents' LDP move towards elections August 29, 4:58
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Abe, there are active movements within the Liberal Democratic Party toward the election of the president. President Kishida, former secretary general Ishiba, and former minister Seiko Noda are motivated to run, but there are also expectations that Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga can run.
Following the announcement by Prime Minister Abe of his intention to resign, the Liberal Democratic Party at the extraordinary board meeting on the 28th left the secretary-general of the second floor to the secretary-general of the second floor on the presidential election and the schedule of the presidential election to choose a successor. Will be officially decided in.
While there is an opinion within the party that it is necessary to widely take in the opinions of the members, it is necessary to vote for the members. There is widespread opinion that it should be omitted and selected at the general assembly of both Houses.
On the night of the 28th, Secretary-General Niigata said, "If you have enough time, you should think about voting for party members, but I would like to hear your opinion and judge whether or not it will be reached."
Regarding the presidential election, Mr. Kishida, the chairman of the government affairs survey, expressed his willingness to run for the candidature and said, "I have not changed my will to make a firm effort to take the next role."
On the night of the 28th, the Kishida faction also discussed the response with former secretary general Koga who headed the faction.
Former Secretary-General Ishiba also said, "If the 20 candidates recommended for the candidacy gather, we must run for it." As the Ishibashi faction, Mr. Ishiba had more than 40% of the party members in the presidential election two years ago. With the votes obtained, we will be asked to hold a party vote.
Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Seiko Noda also expressed his willingness to run.
In addition, Foreign Minister Mogi and Chairman Shimomura of the Elections Committee said they would like to talk with their peers, and Defense Minister Kono has been enthusiastic.
On the other hand, there are some voices in the party who are expecting the candidacy of Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan, placing importance on continuity such as responding to the new coronavirus.
As for other factions, the Aso, second-tier, and Hosoda members of the House of Councilors have been holding active meetings to confirm the unity of their members, and the movement toward the presidential election has become more active. The bargaining will begin.