Shigeru Ishiba emerged victorious in the leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is poised to take on the role of the nation’s next prime minister.
In a closely contested battle, the 67-year-old former defense minister
The final tally stood at 215-194.
Described as a seasoned LDP veteran, Ishiba’s win marks his fifth attempt at clinching the party’s top position,” reported Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride from Tokyo.
Takaichi would have made history as Japan’s first female prime minister had she won the leadership contest.
“She is known
Following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s resignation announcement in August due to corruption scandals within LDP, Ishiba is set to be formally elected as Japan’s 65th prime minister by parliament on October
Ishiba enjoys public support despite failing four times previously to secure LDP’s top position.
‘Make country safe
Prior to the
“I am committed to trusting in people, speaking truth with courage and sincerity, and transforming this nation into a safe haven where everyone can live joyfully once again,” he stated during a brief speech.
Ishiba centered his campaign around security matters and has expressed intentions of increasing oversight over US base usage…
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