The Secretary-General of Japan’s main ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Motegi Toshimitsu, has announced he is running for party president. It will be his first bid for party leader.
The new LDP president is expected to become Japan’s next prime minister.
Motegi described how he envisions his administration at a news conference on Wednesday, saying he would set goals, unite his team and produce results.
He said he will deal firmly with situations that arise, both domestic and abroad, with a stable administration that can get things done.
Motegi said he would promote a policy of “no tax hikes,” adding that economic growth would provide the increased tax revenue needed for funding.
He stressed he will take responsibility as prime minister if he cannot show results within three years.
As for the issue of politics and money, Motegi said he will show his determination to create a new LDP and carry out political reform and party reform.
He noted he will abolish “policy activity fees” that the party gives to lawmakers, and aim for legal reform so that income from political fundraising parties will be taxed.