Executives from each party exchanged opinions on NHK's "Sunday Debate" regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, and while the Liberal Democratic Party expressed its intention to restore trust through strict punishment of the members involved, the Constitutional Democratic Party argued that witnesses should be summoned to clarify the facts.
Liberal Democratic Party Deputy Secretary-General Inada
Inada, acting secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, said, ``The testimony of members of the Diet at the Committee on Political Ethics has been criticized as insufficient, and the fact that it was reinstated after former Prime Minister Abe decided to end kickbacks is particularly important.'' President Kishida has also said that he will do his best to take strict action and rebuild the party.Recovering trust in politics is at a peak, so we must think carefully before proceeding. I want to.”
Ritmin Secretary General Okada
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Secretary-General Okada said, ``The important points have not been explained at all, and we are requesting that witnesses be subpoenaed at the Budget Committee.Former Prime Minister Abe has said that he knew about the omissions in the income and expenditure report for a long time.'' If there is a lawmaker who revived the kickbacks that he had tried to stop, it would be enough to recommend that he resign, rather than denying him recognition in the next election.We should find out the facts and take appropriate action." .
Meiji Restoration Secretary General Fujita
Fujita, secretary-general of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, said, ``The Abe faction executives should appear in court to testify and find out the truth.''I felt that there was an atmosphere in which the parties involved were taking this incident lightly, but the organization "This is a serious problem that could be described as organized crime that has been carrying out illegal activities for many years. The people are looking closely at how the Liberal Democratic Party will demonstrate its governance."
Komei Secretary General Ishii
Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said, ``I hope that the parties involved will continue to make efforts to fulfill their accountability by utilizing various forums.The principle is that the subpoena of witnesses should be carried out unanimously, so I would like to wait for the decision of the Liberal Democratic Party. I hope that, in light of the harsh criticism from the public, there will be a decisive punishment that will satisfy the public."
Communist Party Secretary-General Koike
Koike, the Communist Party's general secretary, said, ``Unless we find out who started making the slush funds and what they used them for, we won't be able to decide on what criteria to punish them.We need to subpoena witnesses, including former Prime Minister Mori, who is said to be the key person.'' said.
National Secretary-General Shinba
Shinba, secretary-general of the Democratic Party for the People, said, ``The truth will not come out unless witnesses are summoned.A Liberal Democratic Party member who drank alcohol in Ginza during the coronavirus pandemic was forced to leave the party, but the people will not be satisfied unless there is at least a further punishment.'' I did.
Reiwa Secretary-General Takai
Reiwa Shinsengumi Secretary-General Takai said, ``I want the Liberal Democratic Party's ``slush-funded members'' to gracefully resign as members.The Liberal Democratic Party cannot uncover the truth, and we have no choice but to let the voters decide.We want them to judge in the House of Representatives election.'' said.