Seiko Noda Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Cancellation of Candidate for Election to the LDP President September 1, 14:54
Former Prime Minister Seiko Noda, who was eager to run for the LDP presidential election to choose Prime Minister Abe's successor, could open a general assembly of both Houses and elect a new president without holding a party vote for the reporter. After the decision was made, he made clear the idea of refraining from running.
Among them, Mr. Noda, former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, said that at the party's general affairs meeting, it was decided to hold a general assembly of both houses without voting for party members and to elect a new president. I have acted with the belief that it is important to the LDP, but I am very disappointed. I will not run for this time."
On top of that, he said, "The urgent task is to deal with the new coronavirus, but the most serious national disaster is the population decline due to the declining birthrate, and I hope to support people who can face this and give concrete answers." It was