Motegi has been elected 10 times to the Lower House from the Tochigi No. 5 district and has held several Cabinet posts. But his move to the top post in the party has caused animosity. POSITIONS OF ...

“(Mr Akazawa) is not as reliable compared to someone like Motegi,” a junior LDP member said. Regarding the appointment of a negotiator, Mr Ishiba told his aide: “A minister who can ...