Former Gov. Saito Projected to Win Hyogo Gubernatorial Election
22:07 JST, November 17, 2024
Former Gov. Motohiko Saito projected to win the gubernatorial election in Hyogo Prefecture on Sunday, according to a tally by The Yomiuri Shimbun.
The election was held after the Hyogo prefectural assembly passed a no-confidence motion against Saito over allegations of bullying his subordinates, and Saito lost his position as governor.
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