Liberal Democratic Party: “Additional investigation required, no omissions confirmed” Opposition party continues to pursue

The Liberal Democratic Party has announced that after conducting a survey of all its members in response to the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, no cases were found that required additional investigation. On the other hand, the opposition party says that it is doubtful that the Liberal Democratic Party's investigation will lead to a clear picture of the situation, and plans to continue to hold Prime Minister Kishida accountable.

In response to this issue, the Liberal Democratic Party conducted a survey of all its members to confirm whether they had party ticket income that had not been recorded in their income and expenditure reports. It was clarified that no omissions were confirmed.

Additionally, interviews have been completed with relevant members of the Abe and Nikai factions, and Chairman of the Board of Governors Moriyama stated, ``The compilation is being carried out by an outside lawyer, and I would like to make an effort to report as soon as possible.''

The Liberal Democratic Party hopes to present the results to the opposition party and lead to smooth deliberations on the new fiscal year budget bill.

In response, the opposition party said that the LDP's investigation was carried out by a relative and lacked objectivity, and that it was questionable whether it would lead to clarifying the actual situation.They will continue to hold Prime Minister Kishida accountable during intensive deliberations at the House of Representatives Budget Committee next week. The policy is to do so.

Meanwhile, on the 9th, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama, who has been linked to the former Unification Church, revealed that he had additionally reported to the party that he had attended a meeting of a related organization during the last House of Representatives election. He emphasized that he had already severed ties with him and that he would continue to fulfill his responsibilities.

The opposition party has stepped up its criticism of Constitutional Democratic Party Representative Izumi, saying, ``We cannot allow him to serve as a minister any longer due to his repeated evasions,'' and the Communist Party and Democratic Party of Japan are also calling for his resignation. I plan to continue pursuing this as well.