Prime Minister Kishida was asked by reporters if he would be replaced by the end of the year with respect to Reconstruction Minister Akiba, who has been exposed to a series of problems over political funds. He emphasized the idea that it is necessary to thoroughly prepare for the ordinary session of the Diet in January next year.
Prime Minister Kishida is making adjustments to replace Reconstruction Minister Akiba, who has been facing a series of political funding problems, within the year.
On the morning of the 26th, Prime Minister Kishida was asked by reporters in Tokyo about the progress of Minister Akiba, and responded, "Various people have told me various things. What I can say now is that next year We have to make solid preparations for the ordinary session of the Diet, and I think that's all there is to it."
Regarding Minister Akiba, the opposition parties are preparing to convene an ordinary session of the Diet in January next year, and they are poised to continue to strengthen their investigations. ' and other voices are getting stronger.
It is believed that Prime Minister Kishida intends to prepare a system for smooth deliberations in the ordinary session of the Diet by taking the decision to change ministers at this timing when important issues for the year, including the drafting of the next fiscal year's budget bill, have come to an end. increase.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Reconstruction Minister Akiba should continue to explain appropriately"
At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, ``Reconstruction Minister Akiba has been explaining the matters pointed out about political funds, and it is important to continue to explain appropriately as a politician. is the exclusive matter of the Prime Minister, and I am not in a position to answer."