A demonstration took place on Friday evening in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, with participants urging Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to remain in his position. The demonstrators voiced their support with chants of "Hang on, Ishiba."
The rally followed a surge of online support for Ishiba, with the hashtag "Don't quit Ishiba" gaining significant traction. A statement distributed at the event expressed concerns about a potential successor, labeling them as right-wing and populist. The statement also highlighted Ishiba's ability to engage in productive discussions with opposition parties in the Diet.
One participant, a 70-year-old from Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, voiced their apprehension, stating, "I fear a situation in which a right-wing LDP lawmaker becomes prime minister and Japan heads toward exclusionism.
6 Comments
Loubianka
Ishiba's talks with opposition don't mean anything if he isn’t willing to make actual changes. It's time for new leadership!
KittyKat
Support for Ishiba is misguided. We should strive for leaders who truly represent the people, not just the status quo.
Eugene Alta
This isn't democracy; it's a cult of personality. We need to prioritize progress over loyalty to an ineffective leader.
Donatello
This is absurd! Keeping Ishiba in power just because the alternative is worse doesn't make him a good leader.
Coccinella
Chanting 'Hang on, Ishiba' is just delaying inevitable change. Japan needs fresh ideas, not the same old politics.
Loubianka
Go, Ishiba! Your ability to work across party lines is essential for Japan’s unity and progress!