Hyogo Prefectural Assembly Members to Cooperate with Re-elected Governor Saito, but Investigations Continue
Following Motohiko Saito's projected victory in the Hyogo gubernatorial election on November 17th, members of the Hyogo prefectural assembly have expressed their willingness to cooperate with the re-elected governor. However, they also emphasized their commitment to pursuing investigations into allegations of bullying and corruption against him.
One assembly member acknowledged Saito's public mandate and the need to move forward with his policies, particularly those supporting young people. However, they also stressed the importance of clarifying the allegations outlined in a whistleblower's document. A powerful investigation committee established by the prefectural assembly is currently looking into the scandal.
Restoring relationships with the assembly, prefectural government officials, local government heads, and Diet members is seen as a key challenge for Saito. The assembly member emphasized the need to end the confusion in the prefectural administration through cooperation with the assembly.
Despite Saito's victory, some assembly members remain skeptical. They point to discrepancies between his campaign statements and testimonies before the investigation committee. They also question whether the election outcome accurately reflects the will of the people, given the spread of unverified information on social media during the campaign.
The spread of misinformation on social media has raised concerns about the need for regulations on internet campaigning. Some assembly members believe that the media, bureaucrats, and assembly members were unfairly labeled as "vested interests" online. They believe it's crucial to understand the public's perception and address any concerns.
In conclusion, while the Hyogo prefectural assembly members are willing to cooperate with the re-elected governor, investigations into the allegations against him will continue. Additionally, concerns about the impact of misinformation on the election and the need for regulations on internet campaigning have been raised.