山尾やまお志こころざし桜さくら里さと氏し 国民こくみん民主みんしゅ党とうに離党りとう届とどけ提出ていしゅつ“党とうの統治とうち能力のうりょくに疑問ぎもん”

Former House of Representatives member Shiori Yamao, who was not officially endorsed by the Democratic Party for the People for the upcoming summer House of Councillors election, revealed that she has submitted her resignation from the party, stating that she has serious doubts about the partys ability to govern.

Regarding the House of Councillors election this summer, at the joint meeting of both houses on the 11th, the Democratic Party for the People decided not to endorse former House of Representatives member Shiori Yamao, who had been slated to run in the proportional representation, due to repeated opinions within the party that her explanations regarding past scandals were insufficient.

In response to this, Mr. Yamao issued a statement on the 12th.

Among these, Its very unfortunate

To be honest, I was surprised that I received such a hasty conclusion less than 24 hours after the press conference the day before yesterday.

It is said that sufficient understanding and trust have not been gained from voters, colleagues nationwide, and supporters, but there are doubts as to whether this is a convincing reason for a public party to make its decision.

On top of that, in a party where even after receiving an official nomination you can still be excluded for the partys convenience, people with ambition might hesitate to decide to run for office in the future.

I am grateful to the Democratic Party for the People, but as I have serious doubts about its ability to govern, I would like to distance myself from the party going forward, he said, revealing that he had submitted his notice of resignation.

Kokumin Democratic Party leader Tamaki said to reporters, I sincerely apologize for the fact that, as a result, we have decided not to endorse her. I truly feel sorry for Ms. Yamao, and I would like to offer my honest apology.

On top of that, to be honest, I was carefully considering whether it would really be beneficial for both Ms. Yamao and the party if she held a press conference to announce her candidacy and gave vague answers, taking into account various reactions from the public.

I would like to honestly accept it if there are criticisms that our response was delayed.

He also indicated that Yamauos notice of resignation from the party would likely be accepted.