Former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of the Liberal Democratic Party, Saito, challenges Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru!
Under the circumstances where the Liberal Democratic Party has failed in both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors elections, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of the Liberal Democratic Party, Saito, stated that the current situation should first elect a new president to replace Ishiba Shigeru, then establish a new coalition government that includes some opposition parties. If the support of the opposition parties cannot be obtained, the Liberal Democratic Party needs to be prepared to become the opposition.
"The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito will suffer devastating defeats. If this continues, the next House of Representatives election will also fail. The Japanese public can be interpreted as having abandoned the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito coalition government."
"Only by establishing a new coalition government that can gain the majority's support and stabilize it, since the current prime minister refuses to consider seeking assistance from the opposition parties, it is necessary to pursue a new coalition government under the leadership of a new president. This is the best choice for Japan."
"If we cannot obtain the assistance of the opposition parties, we should make an unshakable decision and commit to it."
Regarding the future Liberal Democratic Party presidential election, when asked about the possibility of himself becoming a candidate, Saito said: "Although I have not considered it yet, depending on the situation, there may be many things. What is important is how to revitalize the Liberal Democratic Party."
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