Ryuichi Yoneyama, a member of the House of Representatives who was elected as an independent candidate from the 5th district of Niigata in last year's House of Representatives election, joined the Constitutional Democratic Party on the 27th.
After serving as governor of Niigata Prefecture, Mr. Yoneyama ran for the House of Representatives election in October last year as an independent candidate from the 5th district of Niigata and was elected for the first time.
Mr. Yoneyama submitted a notification to join the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to promote full-fledged activities for the joint struggle of the opposition party, and was approved at the party's standing board meeting on the 27th.
Mr. Yoneyama said in his address at the executive committee meeting, "I would like to join forces with all of you to investigate the government's problems, and do my utmost to achieve victory in the unified local elections next spring and a change of government." rice field.
At a press conference, Secretary-General Okada said, "I expect that he will be of great help to the party, as he is an extremely talented and powerful speaker."