【安倍派幹部・西村前大臣が地元で“おわび行脚”】朝の明石駅前で「裏金は一切ない」釈明のビラ配り　有権者の受け止めは「誰も集まっていない。評価下がった」

Summary

In Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, in front of JR Akashi Station, a significant political scandal is unfolding involving the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its senior minister, Yasushi Nishimura. Nishimura is publicly apologizing to the citizens of Akashi for his involvement in a kickback scandal, where it's alleged that political parties received kickbacks from party income over five years amounting to 1 million yen. Despite these allegations, Nishimura maintains his innocence, denying any directive or approval of false financial reporting. The scandal has sparked widespread political distrust among citizens, with many calling for transparency and accountability. Amidst these developments, other LDP members are also scrutinized, highlighting a broader issue of financial misconduct within Japanese politics.

Takeaways

• 😞 Minister Tanoshi apologized for political funds kickback scandal at JR Akashi Station
• 😟 Tanoshi admitted receiving 1 million yen in kickbacks over 5 years
• 😠 Distributed leaflets apologized for betraying public trust in politics
• 😡 Denied instructing falsification of political funds reports
• 😤 Locals want politicians to fully repent for misconduct
• 🙁 Another lawmaker Hori admitted to unreported surplus ticket sales
• 😔 Hori's office kept 876,000 yen in unreported surplus for 5 years
• 🤨 Hori claims he didn't know until party's kickback scandal surfaced
• 😩 Hori blames factional instructions for not reporting surplus
• 😫 Hori pledges to swiftly correct political funds reports

Q & A

What is the main location of the events described in the script?

The main location is in front of JR Akashi Station in Hyogo Prefecture.

Which political party is involved in the scandal mentioned in the script?

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is involved in the scandal.

Who is continuing to apologize for the political fund scandal?

The Minister of the LDP, Nishimura Yasutoshi, is continuing to apologize for the scandal.

What specific issue is Nishimura Yasutoshi apologizing for?

He is apologizing for the kickbacks from party income to faction members.

How much in kickbacks did Nishimura Yasutoshi's political organization allegedly receive over five years?

Nishimura Yasutoshi's political organization allegedly received kickbacks amounting to 1 million yen over five years.

What are the local citizens' reactions to the apology from Nishimura Yasutoshi?

Local citizens are encouraging him to take the matter seriously and return to the original point, demanding a proper rectification.

What content is included in the leaflet distributed by Nishimura Yasutoshi?

The leaflet contains an apology for causing political distrust among the citizens, but it clarifies that there were no personal income issues or so-called slush funds involved.

What stance does Nishimura Yasutoshi maintain regarding his involvement in the scandal?

Nishimura Yasutoshi maintains his innocence, stating he neither directed nor approved any wrongdoing related to the political funds or financial reports.

What is the public's perception of Nishimura Yasutoshi's situation?

The public's perception seems to have deteriorated, as evidenced by the decrease in people gathering around him compared to the past.

What did Horii, the Foreign Minister, reveal about party ticket sales?

Horii revealed that there were excess sales of party tickets amounting to 876 times the normal amount over five years, which were not reported in the official records.