The Deputy Prime Minister of Japan, Fukumi Kisiida, who was in charge of the Liberal-Democratic Party’s coalition, has decided to resign from all three positions in the executive branch. According to a survey conducted by Japanese media and preliminary results, the coalition suffered a defeat in parliamentary elections due to the deteriorating economy. Last year, Kisiida resigned as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party after long-lasting corruption was exposed. The coalition is now facing dissatisfaction with the implementation of reforms. The final election results will be announced on Thursday.

“The results were extremely difficult,” said Toshihiko, head of the coalition’s political affairs, in an interview in Tokyo. “We accept the difficult results and will do everything to regain the trust of the population, continuing our efforts to implement reforms and solve problems.” According to the exit poll conducted by national television NHK, Kyodo News, and other media outlets, the coalition’s main opposition, the Liberal Democratic Coalition in Simane, Nagasaki, and Tokyo, will receive all three seats. Kisiida’s resignation was anticipated, and it may impact the future of the Kisiida administration as coalition members consider removing him to present a new face for the upcoming general elections.

During the coalition’s primary race in September, leaders will decide whether to take such a step. Kisiida can declare candidacy until the end of the current term of Parliament in October 2025. In January, copies of unregistered political materials were discovered at the Corrupt Practices Center in Tokyo. The materials were related to the coalition’s campaign posters, and as a result, 10 people, including politicians and their assistants, were arrested for a terrorist attack. Despite these challenges, over 80 members of the coalition, mostly supporters of former Prime Minister Sinzō Abe, have expressed their support for the Kisiida administration.

It is alleged that funds received from various campaigns have been transferred to non-taxable foundations.