Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Shimomura, former chairman of the Political Affairs Research Institute and a former secretary general of the Abe faction, has requested an investigation by the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee, saying he wants to fulfill his accountability. Ta.
Regarding this issue, Prime Minister Kishida and five former secretaries generals of the Abe and Nikai factions attended the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee, where they provided explanations and were asked questions.
Under these circumstances, on the evening of the 12th, former Political Affairs Research Chairman Shimomura, who also has experience as secretary general, requested a review in writing to Chairman Tanaka of the review board, saying that he also wanted to fulfill his accountability.
In response to this, the ruling and opposition parties have decided to discuss the schedule of the review committee.
Mr. Shimomura is said to have been one of the executives who discussed the handling of party income kickbacks to members of the Abe faction, and told opposition parties requesting to attend the review board that they ``express their intention to attend.'' I will consult with the Ari Party.''
Mr. Shimomura told reporters, ``There was talk of ``Why isn't Shimomura the only one appearing?'' but he is not running away and hiding.I would like to have a screening meeting as soon as possible and provide a thorough explanation without falsehoods. As for whether or not to do so, I hope they can continue as they have done up until now.''