Toshihiro Nikai, a prominent 85-year-old figure in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and known for his significant influence within the party and close relations with China, has announced he will not seek re-election in the next House of Representatives election. This decision comes amid an ongoing scandal involving violations of the Political Funds Control Law by his faction. Nikai, often referred to as the 'shadow shogun' for his behind-the-scenes influence in political appointments and decision-making, made his announcement to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, to whom he also issued an apology for the scandal.
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Toshihiro Nikai, a former secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, announced that he will not run in the next election for the House of Representatives to take responsibility over a political funding scandal https://t.co/XOUQHUesIl https://t.co/YLjI2dpzZl
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Liberal Democratic Party heavyweight Toshihiro Nikai, 85, known for his close relations with China, will not run for re-election, amid an ongoing funds scandal enveloping the party. https://t.co/2jpMtM0kld
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