Key Facts
• August 18: Ito City Council’s special committee held a meeting.
• Mayor Maki Takubo accused of false testimony regarding her academic background.
• Takubo claimed she showed her diploma for “approximately 19.2 seconds.”
• The council disputes the “19.2 seconds” claim, citing potential perjury.
• Takubo was previously removed from Toyo University.
• The committee requested additional information from Toyo University, deadline set for August 29.
• Takubo did not attend work on the day of the meeting.
• Her recent social media post suggests a conspiracy against her.
• The committee has not disclosed the specific information requested from the university.
• Questions remain about the authenticity of the diploma shown.
Summary
The controversy surrounding Mayor Maki Takubo of Ito City has escalated, with the city council’s special committee deciding to pursue criminal charges for alleged false testimony. The issue stems from Takubo’s claim that she displayed her diploma for “approximately 19.2 seconds,” a statement the council disputes. Takubo, who was previously removed from Toyo University, faces scrutiny over her academic credentials. The committee has requested additional information from the university, with a deadline of August 29, though the specifics remain undisclosed. Takubo’s absence from work and her social media post hinting at a conspiracy have added to the drama. The case highlights questions about the diploma’s authenticity and the accuracy of Takubo’s statements, with potential legal consequences looming.
