Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unexpectedly announced that he will no longer continue as leader of his party. Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been embroiled in corruption scandals.
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has announced in his press conference that he will not seek another term as chairman of his liberal democratic party. His season, which started in 2021, ends in September.
Kishida’s announcement means that the party will have to choose a new chairman. This person will automatically become Prime Minister of Japan because the party controls both houses of the Japanese Parliament.
The Liberal Democratic Party’s popularity has plummeted since it became embroiled in corruption scandals. According to the latest polls, less than 20 percent of the people support the party.
Kishida says he takes responsibility for his party’s ambiguities and announces his support for the new prime minister.
Sources: AP, Reuters