At a press conference, Komeito representative Yamaguchi asked lawmakers with ties to the Liberal Democratic Party to fulfill their accountability regarding the relationship between the "Family Federation for World Peace and Unification" and the former Unification Church and politics.
In this, Komeito representative Yamaguchi commented on the relationship between the former Unification Church and politics, saying, "Komeito has almost no relationship, but it is important for those who are involved in the Liberal Democratic Party to first fulfill their accountability. We should explain exactly what kind of relationship we have, depending on the individual situation."
He also said, "Regarding groups that have social problems or cause a lot of trouble, politicians should refrain from seeking support for elections and from acting in a way that misleads the public. ' he reiterated.
On the other hand, Yamaguchi commented on the relationship between politics and religion, saying, ``The constitutional provision for the separation of religion and politics dictates that politicians should not give preferential treatment to or oppress specific religions. Freedom of political activity is guaranteed, and it is a desirable form of democracy to reflect values such as humanity and human rights in politics through sound political activities and election support."