Japan’s ruling LDP to hold leadership election on Sept 27, reports Fuji TV

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is in the final stages of preparing for its leadership election, scheduled for September 27, according to reports from local media.

The individual elected as the party leader is expected to assume the role of Prime Minister, given the LDP’s dominant position in the lower house of parliament.

Incumbent Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced his decision to step down in September, marking the conclusion of his three-year term, which has been overshadowed by public dissatisfaction stemming from various political scandals.