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DPJ split by Ozawa decision to stay put
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Edited | Ralphie Mar 26, 2009 12:41pm |
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| News Date | Thursday, March 26, 2009 06:40:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The Democratic Party of Japan was in turmoil Wednesday after DPJ President Ichiro Ozawa announced the previous evening he will stay on despite his top aide's indictment over illegal corporate donations.
Takanori Okubo, 47, was indicted Tuesday for falsifying Ozawa's political funds reports from 2003 to 2006, allegedly taking ¥35 million in donations from Nishimatsu Construction Co. that were funneled through two political bodies.
Despite the decision by party executives to stand by Ozawa ahead of a Lower House general election that must be held by fall, many in the ranks voiced criticism of the DPJ leader and those who supported him.
DPJ Lower House member Yoko Komiyama said a quick exit by Ozawa would be best for the party in terms of the election.
DPJ Upper House member Renho also questioned the decision of party leaders during a meeting of the DPJ's Upper House caucus Wednesday morning.
"We need to hear an explanation of why party executives endorsed Ozawa's continued leadership," she said. |
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