Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing increasing pressure within his own Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) due to his handling of a slush fund scandal. Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has been vocal about the need for change, criticizing Kishida's administration for declining public support and internal party divisions. Suga's remarks indicate his hope that Kishida will be replaced through the party election, and he has called on Kishida to take responsibility for the funding scandal. A recent Kyodo poll indicates that only 10% of voters want Kishida to stay in office. With three months remaining until the LDP leadership election, there is mounting pressure on Kishida to not seek another term as party president. The LDP is experiencing a growing sense of urgency as support ratings have fallen near record lows, and the party is trying to prevent internal rifts over criticism of Kishida.
Former PM Suga says calls for Kishida to quit growing louder in LDP https://t.co/y8kMokUqmV
The LDP is feeling a growing sense of urgency as its support ratings have fallen near records lows, and the party is trying to prevent the development of internal rifts over criticism of Prime Minister Kishida. https://t.co/YWdF5iNaNX
As domestic political challenges test Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s leadership and raise questions about his ability to sustain his administration’s policies and initiatives, Kishida must maintain the delicate balance: @PratnashreeBasu https://t.co/tue2jTsaeK
With three months to go until the Liberal Democratic Party chooses a new leader, pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida from within his own party to not seek another term as party president. https://t.co/rnhgs1BIfL
Suga calls on Kishida to take responsibility for funding scandal | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & #Japan Watch https://t.co/1JebzpaXvG
Only 10% want PM Kishida to stay as support rate sags: Kyodo poll https://t.co/Td61pui1qg
In a recent interview, former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga spoke critically of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his handling of the government. https://t.co/U83ycdXNhV
The slush fund scandal has added to the challenges faced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his tenure and his administration has been marred by declining public support and internal party divisions: @PratnashreeBasu https://t.co/tue2jTsI4i
Japan PM Kishida’s poor handling of a ruling party slush fund scandal has triggered mistrust among voters, his predecessor said, adding a sense of change would be needed at an upcoming party leadership election https://t.co/6Qk3yM2Ndb
"Suga's remarks are taken to indicate his hope that Kishida will be replaced through the party election." https://t.co/qvaYcivBQg