Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged all-out efforts for the summer House of Councilors election at the LDP convention in Tokyo. He emphasized the importance of unity among party members and restoring public trust following a political funds scandal. The convention also marked significant attendance from key political leaders and laid out a new vision for the party as it approaches its 70th anniversary.
During the annual convention of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Tokyo, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to mobilize all resources for the upcoming House of Councilors election this summer. Ishiba, also the president of the LDP, expressed his commitment to winning the election, urging party members to “unite and act for the nation, the people and the next era.”
The forthcoming Upper House election is significant as it follows the LDP-Komeito coalition’s loss of its majority in the House of Representatives after last year’s general election. Following a scandal involving political funds, Ishiba remarked, “We should be humble before sovereign voices” and emphasized restoring the party’s previous humility when in opposition.
Addressing public concerns, Ishiba commented on the government’s reversal of the decision to increase out-of-pocket medical costs, stating that “the only way to regain trust is to listen to the voices of people in weak positions and facing hardships.” The convention also welcomed notable guests, including Komeito head Tetsuo Saito, Keidanren chairman Masakazu Tokura, and Rengo president Tomoko Yoshino, marking her first attendance at the event in two decades.
As the LDP prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on November 15, Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama outlined intentions to create a new vision for the nation. Furthermore, the party adopted a 2025 activity program aimed at developing a political reform plan to restore the trust damaged by the recent scandal.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s commitment to the upcoming House of Councilors election reflects a strategic pivot for the LDP amidst challenges stemming from recent electoral losses and scandals. His call for unity and renewed trust underscores the party’s focus on addressing public concerns. The attendance of key figures at the convention highlights the political landscape’s collaborative efforts, aiming for a reform-oriented future as the LDP approaches its 70th anniversary.
Original Source: www.japantimes.co.jp
