Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito Faces Choice After Prefectural Assembly Passes No-Confidence Motion; Misconduct Allegations Force Move
18:41 JST, September 19, 2024
KOBE — The Hyogo prefectural assembly unanimously passed on Thursday afternoon a no-confidence motion against Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito, who is facing allegations of using his position to harass others in the workplace — also called power harassment — and other misconduct.
All 86 members of the assembly submitted the no-confidence motion earlier in the day. The Liberal Democratic Party, the largest group in the assembly, provided reasons for the move, saying, “The trust of the prefecture’s citizens has been lost, doubt has gnawed at prefectural government employees and the prefectural administration is in a state of long-term stagnation and turmoil.”
“There is no prospect of regaining trust, and it is impossible [for Saito] to continue to steer the prefectural administration.”
Saito now has a choice between accepting the decision of the assembly or dissolving it. If he does not dissolve the assembly within 10 days, he will automatically lose his position as governor.
"Politics" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
Ishiba Favored by Older Voters, Koizumi by Young in LDP Presidential Race, Says Poll
-
Japan’s Ishiba Announces Final Bid for LDP President; Ishiba Vows to Establish LDP that Will ‘Abide by the Rules’
-
Japanese Government Tells Australia of Willingness to Cooperate in Building Warships; New Model Based on Mogami-Class Frigate
-
LDP Koizumi to Announce Presidential Bid Sept. 6
-
Japan Coast Guard Study Program to Accept Palau Official, for 1st Participant from Pacific Islands
JN ACCESS RANKING
- Philippines Steps Up Defense of Northernmost Province with Eye on Possible Contingency Involving Taiwan
- Insufficient Rice Supply Hits Japan; Sever Heat, Rising Demand from Inbound Tourist Among Factors
- Tokyo Companies Prepare for Ashfall From Mt. Fuji Eruption; Disposal Of Ash, Possibly at Sea, A Major Challenge
- Shizuoka Pref. City Offers Foreigners Free Japanese Language Classes; Aims to Raise Non-Natives to Daily Conversation Level
- Strong Typhoon Shanshan Predicted to Approach Western, Eastern Japan Earliest on Wednesday