Leader of the New Party, Fujita Fumitake defends the 20 million yen procurement controversy!
Fujita Fumitake stated that there is no legal problem with some media reports about his public secretary ordering posters and flyers from his own company, but in order not to be misunderstood and suspected, he will not order from this company in the future.
Fujita ordered printing services such as posters and flyers from a company established by his first public secretary for more than seven years, spending approximately 20 million yen from public funds.
Fujita explained at a press conference that the secretary had previously submitted an application for part-time work, which was an approved business activity. He also has professional knowledge in public office election laws and policies, and is a reliable person in terms of work quality and speed.
"We have always openly disclosed it, and we confirmed that from a legal standpoint, it is appropriate in all aspects."
"The fact that a public secretary orders from a company he establishes may lead to misunderstandings and suspicions. I want to seriously understand the accusations and criticisms. The basic political stance of the New Party is to use tax money acceptable to taxpayers, and in the future, we will no longer order from this company."
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1847907046791168/
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