Kurauchi Quits as Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Head
Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Isao Kurauchi on Tuesday resigned as head of the Fukuoka prefectural assembly in southwestern Japan, as an assembly member and as chief of the National Association of Chairpersons of Prefectural Assemblies. Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, the 72-year-old said: "I've decided to step down as chief of the association. At the same time, I'll resign as head of the (F...
Tokyo, August 25 (Jiji Press)--Isao Kurauchi, a 72-year-old member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has resigned from his positions as head of the Fukuoka prefectural assembly and as chair of the National Association of Chairpersons of Prefectural Assemblies.
In a statement to reporters, Kurauchi explained his decision to step down, stating that it was not his intention for the prefectural assembly to remain in turmoil due to his political fate.
Kurauchi's resignation comes amid a scandal involving former and deputy heads of the assembly who reportedly paid substantial amounts of cash to senior officials of the LDP group, the country's ruling party, prior to taking office.
The Fukuoka prefectural assembly is currently grappling with the fallout from this controversy, which has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and misuse of funds.
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