Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been questioned over allegations of financial scandal. The allegations may have tarnished his image. Incumbent Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's position may be weakened. With this news, the online Guardian of London said that from 2015 to last year, the annual party was organized in the capital Tokyo to see the cherry blossom festival. Dinner was arranged for the leaders and activists who were present there. But this was not reported. That is, the matter was kept secret. Shinzo Abe resigned in August this year due to a physical illness.
Prosecutors want to file a lawsuit against his secretary. They want to interrogate him for that. Shinzo Abe has voluntarily faced questions this week. But he is under a lot of pressure. Political supporters used to organize these parties. He has been asked to clarify his statement in this regard. Japan's failure to show annual spending is likely a violation of its political financing laws. People who went to the event in the Yamaguchi area to see the cherry blossoms are said to have spent 36 each on dinner. They were staying in a luxury hotel there at the time. According to the hotel receipt, banquet-style meals at the two luxury hotels cost 23 million Japanese yen over five years.
However, as Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe has repeatedly told his MPs that there is no inconsistency. Meanwhile, news agency Kyodo said late Tuesday that it had no plans to take any action against Shinzo Abe. In Japan, the prime ministers have been organizing parties to see the cherry blossom festival every year since 1952. It invites sports stars, celebrities and celebrities. But critics say the government uses the event to reward its political supporters. The Guardian writes that the incident could damage Shinzo Abe's image. Incumbent Prime Minister Suga's position may be weakened. Because, he was the main spokesman of Shinzo Abe for eight years. He spoke in support of the US Alliance, but said that maintaining some independence was not the answer. Opposition MPs have strongly demanded it. They have demanded an explanation of where the money came from. They are also seeking answers as to why Suga tried to cover up the allegations earlier.
