Suga Announces Candidacy For Ldp President

Suga announces candidacy for LDP president

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide has announced his candidacy for president of the main governing Liberal Democratic Party.

The party is set to choose a successor to its outgoing president, Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, on September 14.

Suga To Announce Candidacy For Ldp Leader

Suga to announce candidacy for LDP leader

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide is likely to officially announce his candidacy to succeed Prime Minister Abe Shinzo on Wednesday.

Suga is expected to explain to reporters why he plans to run in the leadership election for the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party.