Reconstruction Minister Akiba, who was reported in a weekly magazine that he attended an event hosted by an organization affiliated with the former Unification Church and gave a greeting, said at a press conference, ``There is no record that I myself attended,'' and stated that he had no relationship with the organization. I emphasized no.
Prior to the House of Representatives election last year, Reconstruction Minister Akiba attended an event held by a group affiliated with the former Unification Church and gave a speech. It was reported in "Weekly Bunshun".
Of these, Reconstruction Minister Akiba said at a press conference, ``When I checked at the office, there was no record of me attending. There is no change in the recognition that it has nothing to do with it."
Also, regarding the interview with the circle related to the former Unification Church, he said, "It was more than 15 years ago, and I have confirmed various facts, but my memory is not clear. Even if it is true, I think it would have been difficult to associate the circle with the former Unification Church."