Following the announcement by Mr. Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, that the Organizing Committee will replace him under transparent rules, the government and the ruling party will be able to restore trust. Or, I will keep an eye on future measures.
On the 12th, Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games expressed his intention to resign after taking responsibility for his own remarks, which can be regarded as a disdain for women. Then, it was decided to select a candidate.
Regarding this, Prime Minister Suga told reporters on the night of the 12th, "I think that the new chairman will decide in transparency based on the rules at the Games Organizing Committee," he said. Was told to the Organizing Committee side.
As Prime Minister Suga, the situation worsened further toward the holding of the tournament, considering that Mr. Mori, who resigned, had pointed out that it was an unclear response to Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi's consultation with his successor in advance. It seems that there was an intention not to invite.
Regarding the successor to Chairman Mori, there are voices recommending a person who has been involved in preparations for the event, saying that it is necessary for the ruling party to quickly coordinate with related organizations and countries while it is less than half a year before the start of the tournament. There are also calls for a change of generations and the appointment of women.
The government and the ruling party will be affected by the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and as public opinion threatens to hold the tournament, can the Organizing Committee take over the personnel under transparent rules to restore trust? We will keep an eye on future measures.