On October 29th, Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, announced his party's decision to rebuff a request made by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to name their leader, Yoshihiko Noda, as the prime minister in the upcoming Diet votes. This move was aimed at presenting a united front against the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, which suffered losses in the recent Lower House election.
Yoshihiko Noda, the president of the CDP, has been actively seeking support from other opposition parties, including Nippon Ishin, to back him as the prime minister during the special Diet session set to convene soon. Despite Noda's efforts, no specific agreement was reached during his meeting with Nobuyuki Baba, the leader of Nippon Ishin, indicating potential challenges in forming a cohesive opposition front.
The CDP's increased strength in the Lower House election has put them in a position where they need additional votes from other opposition parties, such as Nippon Ishin and the Japanese Communist Party, to secure a majority for Noda as prime minister. However, the DPP remains steadfast in its support for Yuichiro Tamaki and has reiterated its commitment to vote for Tamaki in the special Diet session, regardless of the run-off that might be necessary if no leader receives a majority in the initial round of voting.