Mikio Shimoji submits a request for reinstatement to the Liberal Democratic Party Okinawa Kenren Local branch opposes October 30, 17:08
Former Minister of Postal Privatization, Mikio Shimoji, who is independent, submitted a request for reinstatement to the Liberal Democratic Party Okinawa Kenren on the 30th.
The local Liberal Democratic Party Okinawa 1st district branch is opposed to Mr. Shimo's reinstatement, and the Okinawa Prefectural Federation will discuss future measures.
Mikio Shimoji, an independent representative of the House of Representatives Kyushu block, visited the Liberal Democratic Party Okinawa Kenren in Naha City on the 30th and submitted a request for reinstatement.
In 2005, Mr. Shimo left the party after receiving a recommendation to leave the party, saying that he actively supported the opposition candidate of the Liberal Democratic Party to which he belonged at that time. He has served as chief and minister in charge of postal privatization.
After that, he served as the chairman of the political investigation of the Diet members at the Nippon Ishin no Kai, but in January, he was dismissed in connection with the corruption case involving IR = integrated resort facilities.
After submitting the request for reinstatement, Mr. Shimo told reporters, "I would like to return to the LDP and create a strong conservative political force in Okinawa."
The local Liberal Democratic Party Okinawa 1st district branch is opposed to Mr. Shimo's reinstatement, and the Okinawa Prefectural Federation will discuss future measures.