Key Facts
• August 3: LDP Kochi chapter held a review meeting after Upper House election loss.
• Approximately 110 attendees, including regional branch leaders and executives, joined the meeting.
• Defense Minister Gen Nakatani participated online.
• Vice Chairman Masanao Ozaki cited inflation and policy dissatisfaction as key reasons for defeat.
• Six executives demanded Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation the day after the election.
• Opinions on Ishiba’s resignation were divided among attendees.
• Nakatani emphasized avoiding party conflict and called for careful deliberation.
• Inflation and a financial scandal were highlighted as factors impacting public trust.
Summary
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Kochi chapter convened a review meeting on August 3 following their endorsed candidate’s defeat in the Upper House election. Approximately 110 members, including regional branch leaders and executives, attended, with Defense Minister Gen Nakatani joining online. Vice Chairman Masanao Ozaki attributed the loss to public dissatisfaction with the party’s inflation policies and a financial scandal. The meeting also addressed the demand by six executives for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s early resignation, which sparked divided opinions. While some supported the call, others criticized the lack of Nakatani’s direct involvement in the discussion. Nakatani stressed the importance of avoiding internal conflict and carefully considering public opinion before making decisions. The meeting underscored the need for significant reforms to regain public trust.
