Ex-CRA Head Noda Apologizes over Botched Merger Plan
Tokyo, Sept. 7 (Jiji Press)--Yoshihiko Noda, former co-head of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, on Monday apologized over a botched merger plan among the CRA, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito. "It's truly disappointing and regrettable. I offer my deep apology," Noda said in a blog post after the heads of the three opposition parties late last month confirmed ...
Tokyo, September 7 (Jiji Press)—Former opposition Centrist Reform Alliance co-head Yoshihiko Noda expressed regret over a failed merger proposal involving the CRA, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito. In a blog post, Noda apologized deeply for the disappointment. The three opposition parties announced late last month that they would not merge.
Noda took on the role of co-head when the CRA was established in January by members of the CDP and Komeito, in anticipation of a Lower House election in February. As the breakup of the CRA now seems likely, Noda stated that discussions will take place to explore forming a new parliamentary group within the lower chamber, comprised primarily of CRA members formerly from the CDP and Komeito.
Noda, who previously served as prime minister, reiterated his commitment to bringing centrist forces together.
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