Politicians continued to make remarks on the 5th regarding the "Family Federation for World Peace and Unification" and the former Unification Church.

Liberal Democratic Party Former Secretary-General Ishiba Donated 100,000 yen from the former president of an affiliated organization

The office of former secretary-general Ishiba of the Liberal Democratic Party revealed to NHK that in 2017 there was a donation of 100,000 yen from the former president of the former Unification Church-affiliated organization "Sekai Nippo".


Regarding this, Mr. Ishiba said, ``It is not against the law, and I have never been supported in elections.I have never supported the former Unification Church.''

On top of that, regarding future measures, he said, "I have never had a relationship with the former Unification Church, but since the former Unification Church is a problem, I will not attend meetings, send congratulatory telegrams, and will be within the scope of the Political Funds Control Law. I will not accept any money,” he said.

Liberal Democratic Party Former Education Minister Tokai “In the past, I received help such as distributing leaflets”

Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Liberal Democratic Party Tokai told NHK, "I received help from the former Unification Church during the House of Representatives election in 1990, but I haven't received any help since then. I don't remember how many of them called me. I think they were asking me to hand out leaflets, etc. I didn't have a relationship with him in the first place, and now I won't respond to any approach from the other side."

LDP member of the House of Representatives Shuichi Takatori “I got help with the election”

Shuichi Takatori, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, told NHK, "Among the supporters, there was a person related to the former Unification Church who helped me during the election. I was asked to do something, and I was told that I did something in return. From the point of view of running for election and receiving support, it is good to support this person, but it is difficult to select or exclude this person, such as rejecting this person. I am severing the relationship," he said.

Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Tamichi Tanose “Last year's election Support from related organizations”

Tamichi Tanose, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, told NHK, "During the period of the House of Representatives election last year, an organization affiliated with the former Unification Church approached us for support, and two of them volunteered for about three days. There was.In the future, I will be thorough to prevent such a thing from happening."


He also said, "I have had party tickets purchased from church affiliates, but I have never received donations. I will make sure that there are no doubts."

Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Representatives Kazuyuki Nakane “Volunteer for telephone contact during elections”

Kazuyuki Nakane, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, told NHK, "I am aware that several people related to the former Unification Church volunteered to contact me by phone during the election. I will not be in the same relationship as before. I would like to respond carefully and carefully.

Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Representatives Atsushi Nonaka “Stakeholders participate in street speeches as audience”

Atsushi Nonaka, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, told NHK, "Since the House of Representatives election two years ago, it has been confirmed that several former Unification Church officials participated in street speeches during the election period. I haven't received any other election support, and I don't have any volunteers.

Liberal Democrat Tomohiro Yamamoto, House of Representatives member “If you contact the office, you will respond properly”

Tomohiro Yamamoto, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, who reportedly attended an event hosted by the former Unification Church five years ago and gave a greeting, repeatedly told reporters, "If you contact our office, we will give you a proper answer." I was.

Restoration To 14 lawmakers who had something to do with

As a result of the party's investigation, the Japan Restoration Party said that 13 members of the Diet had some kind of relationship with related organizations, but after that, it was found that one person was newly involved, making a total of 14 people. announced that it has become



It was newly confirmed that Naeko Ishii, a member of the House of Councilors, was attending an event of an affiliated organization.


Mr. Ishii explained that he was late in reporting to the party, and like the other 13 members, the Japan Restoration Party has never received donations from related organizations, and has received systematic support. I don't think so.

Komei Hirotaka Ishikawa, member of the House of Councilors, attended seminars of related organizations on behalf of his secretary

Komeito member of the House of Councilors Hirotaka Ishikawa told reporters, "My secretary attended a drug abuse countermeasures seminar that an organization called WFWP = Women's Federation for World Peace sent us as a proxy and sent a ceremonial congratulatory telegram. ' said.


Ishikawa said, ``I have never had any direct relationship with the former Unification Church, nor have I received political support, nor have I ever been dispatched as staff for elections. I have to be cautious about my involvement, and I would like to refrain from any involvement in the future."


Mr. Ishikawa said that he was aware that this group was related to the former Unification Church, but because the seminar was about the problem he was working on, he took measures such as attending as a substitute. .

Independent Member of the House of Councilors Seiji Ueda “I was told by related organizations to support me”

Seiji Ueda, an independent member of the House of Councilors who belongs to the Democratic Party for the People, told NHK that he was a former member of the House of Representatives who was involved in the former Unification Church-related political group "International Victory Union" in the election about 30 years ago. He revealed that he was told that he would also support the International Victory Union.


After that, he said, "A former member of the House of Representatives introduced me to an acquaintance of a local assemblyman, but I do not know if he was from that organization."