Ishiba proclaims new management lineup forward of common election

Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba introduced his party management lineup Monday, entrusting veterans with key positions as he struggles to unite a deeply divided party.

The new lineup will lead the party right into a common election set for Oct. 27.

“I’ll do my utmost to make Japan a spot the place folks may be completely happy once more, whereas talking the reality and believing within the folks,” Ishiba stated at a gathering of the party’s common affairs committee on Monday afternoon.