Koizumi is expected to lean on his recent efforts to curb soaring rice prices, a politically sensitive issue that could help consolidate rural support within the party
Japan’s Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi officially entered the race on Tuesday to become the next leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who announced his resignation following a string of electoral setbacks.
According to a Reuters report, Koizumi, the son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, had informed his supporters over the weekend about his decision to run.
His campaign will be led by Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato, who pledged his full support during a separate press conference, calling for party unity, added the report.
“I’ve decided to support Minister Koizumi in the spirit of unifying the party and moving forward,” Reuters quoted Kato as saying, who finished last in the LDP leadership race held in September last year.
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