Eve of “Cherry Blossom Viewing Party” Former Prime Minister Abe apologizes for the “false answer” in the Diet. Liberal Democratic Party considers implementation within the year: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

On the 17th, the PLD will pay for dinner on the eve of the “Sakura Viewing Party” organized by supporters of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.Makeup（Hoten）As for suspicion, adjustments have been made to invite Mr. Abe to the Diet. We would like to carry out the investigation starting this year, taking into account the investigation of the Tokyo District Prosecutor’s Office and Mr. Abe’s intentions. It was decided that if the suspicions were not resolved, public opinion would diverge and could affect Prime Minister Yoshii Kan’s administration. Abe is expected to apologize for the fact that the explanation at the Diet resulted in a “false answer.” Several sources have revealed it.

As for the ordinary parliament convened on January 18 next year, there is concern within the PLD that “the opposition party will strengthen its search if Mr. Abe is invited and there is no pause beforehand” (experienced minister). The sense of crisis that the impact on the next House of Representatives election is inevitable also supports the ruling. The venue of the invitation is expected to be decided in consultation with the opposition party, assuming a response during the closing review.

After the cherry blossom viewing party problem was discovered, Abe repeatedly replied at the Diet that “there was no supplement,” but in late November this year, the special investigation department gave the secretary of Abe and local supporters. The situation was revealed. According to people familiar with the matter, the secretary has allowed the voluntary hearings not to be included in the Political Funds Balance Report. (Joint)