Reported 11 months ago
A recent poll by the Japanese news agency Kyodo News reveals that only about one-third of Japanese citizens wish for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to continue in office after the September Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, with over 30% of respondents hoping for Kishida to resign promptly. Kishida's support rating has dropped to 22.2%, while his disapproval rate is as high as 62.4%, leading to around 36.6% of people expressing a desire for his prompt resignation. With Kishida's dwindling support, it seems unlikely for him to be reelected in the September LDP leadership election. Former LDP Secretary-General Shigeru Ishiba, who has obtained 20% support in a poll by Mainichi Shimbun, appears to be in a strong position to succeed Kishida. The public also views Economy, Trade, and Industry Minister Sanae Takaichi favorably to assume the LDP leadership position.
Source: YAHOO