Key Facts
• Governor Oishi to reduce August salary of ¥1.26 million to zero.
• Decision made to take responsibility for election fund-related issues.
• Proposal to amend salary ordinance to be submitted on June 16.
• Ordinance to be discussed during Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly’s June session.
Summary
Governor Kengo Oishi of Nagasaki has announced plans to forfeit his August salary of ¥1.26 million as a gesture of accountability for issues surrounding election funds. The proposal to amend the salary ordinance will be presented during the Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly’s June session, starting on June 16. This move underscores the governor’s acknowledgment of responsibility and commitment to addressing the controversy.
